The sitePassMarkspecializes in the evaluation of computer components. While thewe are still waiting for new devices equipped with the latest Apple CPU, homemade, he took the opportunity to reveal his figures comparing the chip to those manufactured by other brands. Among them, we obviously find the founder Intelwho is currently seeking to regain the good graces of the apple brand.
As could be expected, the M1 finds itself at the top of the ranking inthread unique, even if not in first position at the time of writing. It is actually sixth with 3,480 points, just ahead of an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and a 5900X. As for the top 3, we find the SoC at the topIntel Core i9-11900Kclocked at 3.5 GHz (3,700 points), followed by an i7 at 3.6 GHz and the 5800X from AMD again.
Software optimizations
Among the success factors for Apple, we find above all its new capacity to jointly develop the operating system of its computers, macOS, and the processor, the M1. This is how its engineers ensure that they run smoothly in a synchronized manner, which is more difficult for Intel, for example. Indeed, at Santa Clara the applicationsdepend on customers, which can be called Asus as well as Dell.
This list updated regularlyalso takes into account the different platforms already optimized for the M1. We notice that many publishers have also chosen to rework their services, often forimproved performance.
What price?
The other advantage of M1 processors is that they are found in computers whoseprice has been reducedif we compare it to that of previous generations. This is for example the case of the Mac mini unveiled at the end of 2020 sold for 799 euros in France. Inside its cabin, an SSD with 256 GB of storage space, a Gigabit Ethernet port and 8 GB of RAM have also been installed.
The MacBook Pro with a diagonal of 13.3 inches, for its part, costs 1,449 euros minimum. But with 16 GB of RAM, 2 TB of internal memory and the two software Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro the amount to pay to buy it rises to 3,158.98 euros.
