Intel Core m3-8100Y | Apple M1 (7-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core m3-8100Y or Apple M1 (7-GPU) - 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 m3-8100Y has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core m3-8100Y was released in Q3/2018. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core M 8 (1) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
8 | Generation | 1 |
Amber Lake Y | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core m3-8100Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-8100Y is 1.10 GHz (3.40 GHz) while the Apple M1 (7-GPU) has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M1 (7-GPU) is at 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.10 GHz (3.40 GHz) | A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
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 m3-8100Y | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core m3-8100Y or Apple M1 (7-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 615 | GPU | Apple M1 (7 Core) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
0.90 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 1 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
24 | Compute units | 112 |
192 | Shader | 896 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | 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 UHD Graphics 615 | GPU | Apple M1 (7 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 / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core m3-8100Y can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
10 | PCIe lanes | -- |
9.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core m3-8100Y is 5 W, while the Apple M1 (7-GPU) has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
8 W | TDP up | 25 W |
4.5 W | TDP down | 10 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core m3-8100Y is manufactured in 14 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 16.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
BGA 1515 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | macOS | |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
281 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
Intel UHD Graphics 615 @ 0.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
Apple M1 (7 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
1.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
GPD P2 Max Windows 10 Ultrabook GPD P2 MAX Ultra Mobiler Mini PC Laptop 8.9 Zoll Laptop ONE-Netbook OneMix 3s ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA-AI0108 |
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