Apple M1 vs Intel Core i5 11600KF

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Intel Core i5 11600KF leads Apple M1 overall by 18 points (61 vs 43 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Intel Core i5 11600KF has 19,379 vs 14,121; lithography process, where Apple M1 has 5 vs 14 nm; threads, where Intel Core i5 11600KF has 12 vs 8; only Intel Core i5 11600KF has unlocked; cores, where Apple M1 has 8 vs 6.
Intel Core i5 11600KF leads overall
Intel Core i5 11600KF · 41 overall, #319 of 470
61
Apple M1 · 41 overall, #319 of 470
43
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkIntel Core i5 11600KF 19,379 vs 14,121
  • Lithography ProcessApple M1 5 vs 14 nm
  • ThreadsIntel Core i5 11600KF 12 vs 8
  • UnlockedIntel Core i5 11600KF only
  • CoresApple M1 8 vs 6

Scores by Category

Core i5 11600KF wins 2 of 3 categories · Apple M1 wins 1

CategoryApple M1Core i5 11600KFLead
Benchmark
+18
Core Specifications
+18
Integrated Graphics
+50

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Apple M1
Core i5 11600KF
Cores
8
6
Threads
8
12
Base Frequency
N/A
3.9 GHz
Base Power Consumption
N/A
125 W
Maximum Frequency
N/A
4.9 GHz
L1 Cache
N/A
480 KB
L2 Cache
N/A
3 MB
L3 Cache
N/A
12 MB
Lithography Process
5 nm64% less
14 nm
Is unlocked
No
Yes

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Apple M1
Core i5 11600KF
Model
N/A

Benchmark

Feature
Apple M1
Core i5 11600KF
PassMark CPU Mark
14,121
19,37937% more

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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