Apple M1 vs i7-8557U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8557U
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.62
Apple M1
2020
8 cores / 8 threads
5.17
+11.9%

Apple M1 outperforms Core i7-8557U by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8557U and M1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12981207
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Apple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency15.62no data
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-U (2018−2019)no data
Release date16 July 2019 (5 years ago)10 November 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-8557U 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed1.7 GHz2.064 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
L1 cache256 KB2 MB
L2 cache1 MB16 MB
L3 cache8 MB16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data16000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8557U 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
SocketFCBGA1528no data
Power consumption (TDP)15 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8557U and M1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
eDRAM128 MBno data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-8557U and M1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8557U and M1 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8557U and M1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645Apple M1 8-Core GPU
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8557U and M1 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8557U and M1 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8557U and M1 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8557U and M1.

PCIe version3.0no 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.

i7-8557U 4.62
Apple M1 5.17
+11.9%

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.

i7-8557U 7342
Apple M1 8207
+11.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.62 5.17
Integrated graphics card 4.45 14.49
Recency 16 July 2019 10 November 2020
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm

Apple M1 has a 11.9% higher aggregate performance score, 225.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The M1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8557U in performance tests.


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