Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL | Apple M1 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL and the Apple M1 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL 8 core processor released in Q2/2024 with the Apple M1 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core Ultra 3 (1) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core Ultra 100UL (5) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Meteor Lake PS | Architecture | M1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 10 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
10 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz (4.20 GHz) 2x Redwood Cove |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
1.00 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Crestmont |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
0.70 GHz (2.10 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
C-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 Ultra 3 105UL | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
Intel® AI Boost | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel Iris Xe 3 Core Graphics 48 EUs (Meteor Lake) | GPU | Apple M1 (8 Core) |
0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
1.80 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 2 |
48 | Compute units | 128 |
384 | Shader | 1024 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12.2 | 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 3 Core Graphics 48 EUs (Meteor Lake) | GPU | Apple M1 (8 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 | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 96 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL, while the Apple M1 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
DDR5-5600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
10.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 is 18 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
57 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
28 W | TDP up | 20 W |
12 W | TDP down | 10 W |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL has 10.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple M1 is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | 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 |
LGA 1851 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q2/2024 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
Intel Iris Xe 3 Core Graphics 48 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 1.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
8C 10T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
8C 10T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
8C 10T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
8C 10T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
8C 10T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
8C 10T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
8C 10T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
8C 10T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
8C 10T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
8C 10T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
8C 10T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
8C 10T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL | Apple M1 |
Unknown | Apple iMac 24 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (L2020) Apple MacBook Air (2020) Apple Mac mini (2020) Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Apple iPad Air (2022) |