Apple M1 vs Intel Core i7 1270P

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Intel Core i7 1270P leads Apple M1 overall by 14 points (54 vs 40 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Intel Core i7 1270P has 16,090 vs 14,121; lithography process, where Apple M1 has 5 vs 7 nm; cores, where Intel Core i7 1270P has 12 vs 8; threads, where Intel Core i7 1270P has 16 vs 8.
Intel Core i7 1270P leads overall
Intel Core i7 1270P · 41 overall, #319 of 470
54
Apple M1 · 41 overall, #319 of 470
40
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkIntel Core i7 1270P 16,090 vs 14,121
  • Lithography ProcessApple M1 5 vs 7 nm
  • CoresIntel Core i7 1270P 12 vs 8
  • ThreadsIntel Core i7 1270P 16 vs 8

Scores by Category

Core i7 1270P wins 2 of 3 categories · Apple M1 wins 1

CategoryApple M1Core i7 1270PLead
Benchmark
+8
Core Specifications
+34
Integrated Graphics
+16

Value for Money

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Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Apple M1
Core i7 1270P
Cores
8
12
Threads
8
16
Base Frequency
N/A
2.2 GHz
Base Power Consumption
N/A
28 W
Maximum Frequency
N/A
4.8 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
N/A
64 W
L1 Cache
N/A
1,088 KB
L2 Cache
N/A
9 MB
L3 Cache
N/A
18 MB
Lithography Process
5 nm29% less
7 nm
Is unlocked
No
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Apple M1
Core i7 1270P
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Apple M1
Core i7 1270P
PassMark CPU Mark
14,121
16,09014% 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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