Apple M1 vs i5-750

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-750
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.60

Apple M1 outperforms Core i5-750 by a whopping 223% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-750 and M1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21071207
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.21no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)Apple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency1.59no data
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)no data
Release date8 September 2009 (15 years ago)10 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$150no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-750 and M1 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.66 GHz2.064 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate2500 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)2 MB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)16 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography45 nm5 nm
Die size296 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors774 million16000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-750 and M1 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-750 and M1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Core i5-750 and M1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-750 and M1 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-750 and M1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AApple M1 8-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-750 and M1.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i5-750 1.60
Apple M1 5.17
+223%

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.

i5-750 2534
Apple M1 8207
+224%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.60 5.17
Recency 8 September 2009 10 November 2020
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 45 nm 5 nm

Apple M1 has a 223.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 800% more advanced lithography process.

The M1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-750 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-750 is a desktop processor while Apple M1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-750 and Apple M1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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