Apple M1 vs Intel Xeon E-2254ML

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

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 Xeon E-2254ML features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2254ML, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Apple M1 Group Intel Xeon E-2200
1 Generation 2
Apple M1 Name Intel Xeon E-2254ML
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M series Family Intel Xeon E
 
 

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 Xeon E-2254ML has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2254ML is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
None None 2.4 GHz
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 3.5 GHz
None None 4x
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Firestorm Cores A None
8 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
None None 1.7 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Icestorm Cores B None
8 Threads 8
 
 

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 Xeon E-2254ML has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2254ML uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
5 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
128 Execution units 24
Q4/2020 Release date Q4/2017
Apple M1 (8 Core) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P630
1024 Shaders 192
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1 Generation 9.5
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR4-2666
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 25 W watts.
20 W TDP up None
10 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 Xeon E-2254ML is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
5 nm Technology 14 nm
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
APL 1102 Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2020 Release date Q2/2019
-- Release price 322 $
16.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Socket LGA 1151-2
macOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
M1 Architecture Coffee Lake S