A4-6300B vs Apple M1 Pro 8-Core

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M1 Pro 8-Core
2021
8 cores / 8 threads
10.83
+1189%
A4-6300B
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.84

Apple M1 Pro 8-Core outperforms A4-6300B by a whopping 1189% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M1 Pro 8-Core and A4-6300B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7222592
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M-Seriesno data
Power efficiencyno data1.22
Architecture codenameno dataRichland (2013−2014)
Release date18 October 2021 (3 years ago)1 June 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Apple M1 Pro 8-Core and A4-6300B basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed2.06 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.22 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache2.3 MB96K
L2 cache28 MB1 MB (shared)
L3 cache16 MBno data
Chip lithography5 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data70 °C
Number of transistors33700 Million1,303 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Apple M1 Pro 8-Core and A4-6300B compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno dataFM2
Power consumption (TDP)no data65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Apple M1 Pro 8-Core and A4-6300B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
PowerNow-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Apple M1 Pro 8-Core and A4-6300B are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M1 Pro 8-Core and A4-6300B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3-1600

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M1 Pro 14-Core GPU ( - 1296 MHz)Radeon HD 8370D

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Apple M1 Pro 8-Core and A4-6300B.

PCIe versionno data2.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 10.83
+1189%
A4-6300B 0.84

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 17201
+1195%
A4-6300B 1328

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.83 0.84
Recency 18 October 2021 1 June 2013
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 5 nm 32 nm

Apple M1 Pro 8-Core has a 1189.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Apple M1 Pro 8-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-6300B in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M1 Pro 8-Core is a notebook processor while A4-6300B is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M1 Pro 8-Core and A4-6300B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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