Apple M2 Pro vs i5-1034G1

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-1034G1
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.92
Apple M2 Pro
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 2424 Watt
14.20
+140%

Apple M2 Pro outperforms Core i5-1034G1 by a whopping 140% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-1034G1 and Apple M2 Pro processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1126536
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Apple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency35.99no data
Architecture codenameIce Lake U (2019−2020)no data
Release date29 May 2019 (5 years ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-1034G1 and Apple M2 Pro 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed0.8 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
L1 cache192 KB3.3 MB
L2 cache2 MB36 MB
L3 cache6 MB24 MB
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm
Number of transistorsno data40000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-1034G1 and Apple M2 Pro 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.

Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt2424 ‑ 3504 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-1034G1 and Apple M2 Pro. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Turbo Boost Technology+no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)Apple M2 Pro 19-Core GPU

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.

i5-1034G1 5.92
Apple M2 Pro 14.20
+140%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i5-1034G1 873
Apple M2 Pro 2069
+137%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i5-1034G1 165
Apple M2 Pro 230
+39.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.92 14.20
Recency 29 May 2019 17 January 2023
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 2424 Watt

i5-1034G1 has 16060% lower power consumption.

Apple M2 Pro, on the other hand, has a 139.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 200% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Apple M2 Pro is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1034G1 in performance tests.


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