Intel Core i7-8750H vs Apple M1

The Intel Core i7-8750H, introduced in the second quarter of 2018 as a laptop processor of the Coffee Lake H architecture, targeted high-performance applications.

Manufactured using the 14nm process, it features 6 cores and 12 threads with 9 MB of Level 3 cache. Its maximum memory bandwidth is 43 GB/s. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 offers basic graphics performance. In single-core benchmarks, the Intel Core i7-8750H shows higher performance but is significantly outperformed by the Apple M1 in multi-core applications.

It has a higher thermal design power (TDP) and thus higher power consumption. As an older product, it is primarily found in used systems. The Apple M1, introduced in November 2020, is Apple's first ARM-based System-on-a-Chip, optimized for efficiency and performance in Mac computers and iPads.

It is manufactured using the modern 5nm process and integrates 8 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency cores) with 16 MB of Level 2 cache. A maximum memory bandwidth of 68 GB/s supports its powerful integrated Apple M1 (8 Core) graphics unit, which enables superior gaming performance compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 630.

The Apple M1 is characterized by its multi-core performance and outstanding energy efficiency, leading to lower power consumption and less heat. It offers an excellent performance-efficiency ratio. For use cases requiring high multi-core performance, superior integrated graphics, and energy efficiency, the Apple M1 is the better choice.

For budget-conscious users focusing on specific single-core tasks, the Intel Core i7-8750H might be worth considering.