Apple M1 vs Intel Core i9-11900T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Apple M1 or Apple M1 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Apple M1 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Apple M series series.
The Intel Core i9-11900T features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-11900T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M1 Name Intel Core i9-11900T
Apple M series Family Intel Core i9
1 Generation 11
Apple M1 Group Intel Core i 11000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M1 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i9-11900T has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11900T is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
None None 4.9 GHz
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Icestorm Cores B None
4x Firestorm Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 1.5 GHz
8 Threads 16
None None 3.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 8
None None 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M1 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M1 uses the Apple M1 (8 Core), which has 1024 texture shaders
and 128 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i9-11900T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-11900T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q4/2020 Release date Q1/2021
-- Direct X 12
Apple M1 (8 Core) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 750
5 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
1024 Shaders 256
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
128 Execution units 32
1 Generation 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS AI specifications --
Apple Neural Engine AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
20 W TDP up None
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
10 W TDP down 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M1 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-11900T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q4/2020 Release date Q1/2021
APL 1102 Part Number --
16.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
M1 Architecture Rocket Lake S
5 nm Technology 14 nm
Socket LGA 1200
macOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 439 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-11900T
8C 16T @ 1.5 GHz
18282
18282
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
14463
14463

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900T
8C 16T @ 1.5 GHz
8977
8977
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
8576
8576

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900T
8C 16T @ 1.5 GHz
7680
7680
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
7650
7650

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2369
2369
Intel Core i9-11900T
8C 16T @ 1.5 GHz
2055
2055

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1742
1742
Intel Core i9-11900T
8C 16T @ 1.5 GHz
1674
1674

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900T
8C 16T @ 1.5 GHz
1538
1538
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1503
1503