Intel Core 5 210H
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Apple M4 10 Cores

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CPU Comparison Result

Below are the results of a comparison of Intel Core 5 210H and Apple M4 10 Cores processors based on key performance characteristics, as well as power consumption and much more.

Advantages

  • Higher Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.8 GHz (4.8 GHz vs 4.46 GHz)
  • Newer Launch Date: December 2024 (December 2024 vs May 2024)
  • More Total Cores: 10 (8 vs 10)
  • Higher Technology: Second-generation 3 nm (10 nm vs Second-generation 3 nm)

Basic

Intel
Label Name
Apple
December 2024
Launch Date
May 2024
Laptop
Platform
Laptop
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CPU Architecture
Apple custom ARM architecture
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CPU Name
Apple M4
Core 5 210H
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Apple M4 10-Core
Raptor Lake-H
Code Name
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Intel
Foundry
TSMC
Core 5(Raptor Lake-H Refresh)
Generation
M4

CPU Specifications

8
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
10
12
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
10
4
Performance-cores
4
4
Efficient-cores
6
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Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
4.46 GHz
2.2 GHz
Performance-core Base Frequency
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1600 MHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency
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3.6 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
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Maximum E-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
2.89 GHz
4.8 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
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Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
4.46 GHz
80 KB per core
L1 Cache
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2 MB per core
L2 Cache
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12 MB shared
L3 Cache
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100 MHz
Bus Frequency
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Intel BGA 1744
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
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22.0
Multiplier
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No
Unlocked Multiplier
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10 nm
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
Second-generation 3 nm
45 W
TDP
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100°C
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
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5
PCIe Version
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PCI Express is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used for connecting high-speed components, replacing older standards such as AGP, PCI, and PCI-X. It has gone through multiple revisions and improvements since its initial release. PCIe 1.0 was first introduced in 2002, and in order to meet the growing demand for higher bandwidth, subsequent versions have been released over time.
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Transistor Count
28 billion

Memory Specifications

DDR4-3200, DDR5-5200
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
LPDDR5X unified memory
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Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
32 GB
2
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
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83.2 GB/s
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
120 GB/s
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Maximum Memory Speed
7500 MT/s
No
ECC Memory Support
-

GPU Specifications

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External Display Standard
Thunderbolt / DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C; HDMI
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GPU Name
Apple M4 10-core GPU
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Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Supported
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Max External Display Resolution
Up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz
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Video Decode
H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, AV1; hardware-accelerated; frame rate not disclosed
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Video Encode
H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW; hardware-accelerated; frame rate not disclosed
Iris Xe Graphics 48EU
Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
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Graphics Core Count
10
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Max Resolution
Up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz
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GPU APIs
Metal
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Media Engine
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW; AV1 decode
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Video Decode Engines
1
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Video Encode Engines
1
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ProRes Encode/Decode Engines
1

AI Specifications

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AI Engine
Apple Neural Engine with next-generation ML accelerators
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Neural Engine Core Count
16
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NPU Name
16-core Neural Engine
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NPU Performance
38 TOPS

Connectivity

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Bluetooth Support
Supported
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Bluetooth Version
5.3
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Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Interfaces and Ports

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Thunderbolt Support
Thunderbolt 4
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USB Version
USB 4 up to 40Gb/s
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USB4 Support
USB4
8
PCIe Lanes
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Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Single Core
Core 5 210H
2241
Apple M4 10 Cores
3747 +67%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Core 5 210H
7237
Apple M4 10 Cores
14978 +107%
Passmark CPU Single Core
Core 5 210H
3809
Apple M4 10 Cores
4506 +18%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
Core 5 210H
19691
Apple M4 10 Cores
23646 +20%