Intel Core i5-1235U | Apple M4 (10-CPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-1235U or Apple M4 (10-CPU) - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-1235U has 10 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-1235U was released in Q1/2022. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.41 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) was released in Q2/2024. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U (21) | CPU group | Apple M4 (2) |
12 | Generation | 4 |
Alder Lake U | Architecture | M4 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M3 |
Intel Core i5-1335U | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-1235U is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.30 GHz (4.40 GHz). The Apple M4 (10-CPU) has 10 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-1235U | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
10 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 10 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.30 GHz (4.40 GHz) 2x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz) 4x P-Core |
0.90 GHz (3.30 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.85 GHz) 6x E-Core |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i5-1235U | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | GPU | Apple M4 (10 Core) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
13 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 2 |
80 | Compute units | 160 |
640 | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | GPU | Apple M4 (10 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-1235U supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-1235U | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5X-7500 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
6.50 MB | L2 Cache | 22.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
28 | PCIe lanes | -- |
55.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-1235U has a TDP of 15 W, that of the Apple M4 (10-CPU) is 22 W. |
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Intel Core i5-1235U | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 22 W |
55 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-1235U has a 18.50 MB cache, while the Apple M4 (10-CPU) cache has a total of 22.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-1235U | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
10 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME |
BGA 1744 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
Apple M4 (10 Core) @ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1235U
7,852 CB R23 MC @ 35 W |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-1235U | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
HP 250 G9 (2022) HP Pavilion 15-eg2000sf |
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) [1-2 TB] |