苹果公司(Apple)已经不是第一次彻底改变了他们的计算机使用的基础技术。这发生在 1995 年公司从摩托罗拉 CPU(Motorola CPUs)转向IBM PowerPC时。然后当他们在 2006 年转向英特尔(Intel)时。现在我们有了三台使用苹果基于 ARM 的 M1 芯片的 新Mac 。(Macs)
这是一款源自 iPad 的CPU，可与Intel Core i7 等同类产品进行比较。Apple M1与Intel Core i7的想法是否有意义？如果您正在市场上购买以性能为中心的新Mac，请继续阅读，我们将为您一一解析。
M1有什么特别之处？
M1芯片被称为“苹果(Apple)硅”。换句话说，它是Apple内部设计的定制微处理器。它使用ARM 指令集(ARM instruction set)，这是绝大多数手机和平板电脑使用的。这与英特尔 x86(Intel x86)指令集相反，后者是世界上大多数台式机和笔记本电脑使用的。
Apple 的ARM芯片之所以特殊，有几个原因。首先，与大多数移动(First)ARM CPU(ARM CPUs)相比，它们更大、更复杂。它们还紧密集成了整个系统，包括CPU、缓存、RAM和GPU。
这些芯片还旨在尽可能高效地运行 Apple 的 iOS 和基于 ARM 的 macOS 软件。这种全新的内部设计保证了令人难以置信的性能。至少在理想情况下。那么问题来了：Apple M1与常见的专业高性能芯片相比有多快？像Intel Core i7这样的CPU ？(CPUs)
是的，M1 正在击败英特尔(Intel)i7（和 i9！）
在撰写本文时， M1 MacBook Air、Macbook Pro和Mac Mini仅可预订。但是，一些媒体成员拥有自己的单位。还有不少泄露的基准测试将 M1 与Core i7-1165G7 等芯片进行了对比。
基准包括Cinebench R23和Geekbench。这些程序可以跨不同的CPU架构和指令集测试性能。由于该基准测试的不同版本为CPU呈现相同的工作负载，它们代表了CPU的实际工作能力。
根据Techradar的一篇文章，泄露的结果显示，MacBook Pro 13中的 M1 在(MacBook Pro 13)Cinebench R23的单核测试中得分 1498 分。相比之下，Core i7-1165G7 得分为 1382 分。M1 在多核测试中也略微领先。
更令人印象深刻的是，Apple Insider报道称，在最近的(Apple Insider)MacBook Pro 16中，M1 的性能优于Core i9 。至少在 Geekbench 分数方面。但是，请记住，一台Macbook Pro 16的售价高达数千美元！
最重要的是，任何关心这些新Mac(Macs)的原始性能的人都无需担心。它们明显高于（或至少等于）苹果(Apple)发布的任何产品。
M1 不仅仅是性能
就 M1 而言，性能只是方程式的一部分。多年来， Macbook等(Macbooks)Apple计算机一直在与高功耗和高CPU温度作斗争。英特尔(Intel)未能提供更酷、更节能的芯片。这会导致性能限制。
M1 解决了这两个问题。ARM处理器旨在以更少的功率完成更多的工作。这意味着更长的电池寿命和更少的热量。M1 在这方面做得非常好，以至于苹果(Apple)根本没有在M1 Macbook Air上安装任何粉丝。这意味着它的名字现在只是有点讽刺。
由于电池寿命更长，这些新Macbook(Macbooks)的移动可用性大幅提高。这意味着您不会牺牲原始性能并获得更长的电池寿命。看起来很划算，对吧？
还值得注意的是，M1 Macbook Air尽管具有与(M1 Macbook Air)Pro相同的芯片，但性能不会达到相同的水平。这要归功于Apple使用的被动冷却解决方案。这限制了 M1 可以推动自身的力度。所以不要指望 M1 in the Air能像运行持续负载的风冷 i7 处理器一样快！
M1 vs Intel i7：很复杂
这是好消息变得不那么乐观的地方。M1 是一款快速且节能的芯片。然而，苹果(Apple)必须通过一个名为Rosetta 2的复杂翻译系统来运行为(Rosetta 2)英特尔(Intel)芯片设计的计算机代码。
虽然这允许M1 Macs运行为(M1 Macs)Intel Macs设计的任何软件，但它会带来性能损失。对于某些程序，降低的性能在任何实际意义上都没有影响。对于其他人来说，这可能是个问题。问题是，在有人对其进行测试之前，无法知道 x86 软件在ARM Mac上的性能如何。(ARM Mac)
软件支持很重要
这为我们带来了对M1 Apple计算机的软件支持。Apple自己为 M1 提供其所有软件的原生、全性能版本。您可以想象，当前Mac用户所依赖的创意和生产力应用程序也被移植到 M1 上本地运行。您的关键任务 macOS 应用程序转换为 M1 兼容代码的速度取决于每个开发人员。
它还取决于相关程序的复杂性。一些公司已经领先一步。例如，Adobe已经将PhotoShop的核心代码移植到了 ARM for iOS。
说到这一点，iOS 应用程序将在配备 M1 的 Mac 上原生(M1-equipped Macs)运行。让您可以访问 iPad 和 iPhone 软件库。这是在称量M1 Mac(M1 Mac)作为整体包装时要考虑的另一个好处。
最后，运行您需要的软件的计算机并不是很有用。不管它在纸上看起来有多好。
你应该买一台 M1 电脑吗？
最大的问题是您是否应该加入并订购M1 Mac来替换您当前的设备。在Mac Mini的情况下，我们会说现在的答案通常是“不”。M1 Mac Mini无法升级，网络连接速度比旧款更慢，整体包装的吸引力也不大。
有了M1 Macbooks，事情变得更有趣了。M1 Macbook Air(M1 Macbook Air)和M1 Macbook Pro 13笔记本电脑在物理上几乎与基于英特尔(Intel)的型号相同。它们将运行与英特尔(Intel)型号相同的所有软件，以及 iOS 应用程序和（显然）M1 原生应用程序。它们的电池寿命大大提高，并且它们使用本机代码的性能明显高于在英特尔 Macbook(Intel Macbook)型号上运行的相同英特尔版本应用程序。(Intel-version)
在运行Rosetta 2时，它们确实会受到不同程度的性能影响，但在许多情况下，这使得它们不会比在本机运行相同应用程序的英特尔 Macbook慢。(Intel Macbooks)
总体而言，似乎大多数用户都会欣赏M1 Macbook(M1 Macbooks)的生活质量和性能改进。但是，在某些情况下您应该三思而后行：
- 您需要的特定应用程序通过Rosetta(Rosetta)运行不佳。
- 您希望使用Boot Camp在您的Mac上运行Windows。
除此之外，据我们所知，这是一个相当安全的举动。Apple Silicon是Mac的未来。唯一需要注意的是，这些第一代M1 Mac(M1 Macs)很可能很快就会被更好的技术实现所取代。因此，如果您不打算升级，那么您当前的Mac(Macs)在此期间会很好。
Apple M1 Vs Intel i7: The Benchmark Battles
Not for the first time, Apрle has cоmpletely changed the fundamental technologу that their computers υse. It happened when the companу shifted from Motorola CPUs to IBM PowerPC in 1995. Then again when they madе the shift to Intel in 2006. Now we have three new Macs using Apple’s ARM-based M1 chip.
This is an iPad-derived CPU that’s being compared to the likes of the Intel Core i7. Does the idea of an Apple M1 vs the Intel Core i7 even make sense? If you’re in the market for a new performance-focused Mac, read on and we’ll break it all down for you.
What’s So Special About M1?
The M1 chip is referred to as “Apple silicon”. In other words, it’s a custom microprocessor that Apple has designed in-house. It uses the ARM instruction set, which is what the vast majority of mobile phones and tablets use. That’s as opposed to the Intel x86 instruction set, which is what most desktop and laptop computers in the world use.
Apple’s ARM chips are special for several reasons. First, they’re larger and more complex compared to most mobile ARM CPUs. They also tightly integrate the entire system, including the CPU, cache, RAM, and GPU.
These chips are also designed to run Apple’s iOS and ARM-based macOS software as efficiently as possible. This ground-up, in-house design promises incredible performance. At least under ideal circumstances. So the question is: How fast is the Apple M1 compared to common professional high-performance chips? CPUs like the Intel Core i7?
Yes, the M1 Is Beating the Intel i7 (and i9!)
The M1 MacBook Air, Macbook Pro, and Mac Mini are only available for pre-order at the time of writing. However, some members of the media have units in their possession. There have also been more than a few leaked benchmarks pitting the M1 against chips like the Core i7-1165G7.
Benchmarks include Cinebench R23 and Geekbench. These are programs that can test performance across different CPU architectures and instruction sets. Since the different versions of this benchmark present the CPU with the same workload, they represent the real ability of the CPU to do work.
According to an article by Techradar, leaked results show the M1 in a MacBook Pro 13 scoring 1498 points for the single-core test in Cinebench R23. The Core i7-1165G7 scored 1382 points in comparison. The M1 is also slightly ahead in the multi-core test.
Even more impressive, Apple Insider reports that the M1 is outperforming the Core i9 in the recent MacBook Pro 16. At least when it comes to Geekbench scores. However, keep in mind that a Macbook Pro 16 costs thousands of dollars!
The bottom line is that anyone concerned about raw performance when it comes to these new Macs doesn’t have anything to worry about. They are a clear step above (or at least equal to) anything Apple has ever released.
The M1 Is About More Than Performance
Performance is only a part of the equation when it comes to the M1. Apple computers such as the Macbooks have been struggling with high power consumption and hot CPU temperatures for years now. Intel has failed to deliver cooler, more power-efficient chips. This leads to performance throttling.
The M1 addresses both of these issues. ARM processors are designed to do more work with less power. Which translates to longer battery life and less heat. The M1 is so good at this that Apple has not put any fans on the M1 Macbook Air at all. This means its name is now just a little ironic.
With a much longer battery life, the mobile usability of these new Macbooks is increased by a large margin. That means you make no sacrifices in raw performance and get longer battery life. Seems like a pretty good deal, right?
It’s also worth noting that the M1 Macbook Air, despite having the same chip as the Pro, won’t perform to the same level. That’s thanks to the passive cooling solution Apple is using. This restricts how hard the M1 can push itself. So don’t expect the M1 in the Air to be as fast as an air-cooled i7 processor running a sustained load!
M1 vs Intel i7: It’s Complicated
Here is where the good news becomes a little less rosy. The M1 is a fast and power-efficient chip. However, Apple has to run computer code designed for Intel chips through a complex translation system called Rosetta 2.
While this allows M1 Macs to run any software designed for Intel Macs, it comes with a performance penalty. For some programs, the reduced performance doesn’t make a difference in any practical sense. For others, it might be a problem. The issue is that there’s no way to know how well or poorly x86 software will perform on an ARM Mac until someone tests it.
Software Support Matters
That brings us to software support for M1 Apple computers. Apple itself provides native, full-performance versions of all its software for the M1. As you can imagine, creative and productivity applications that current Mac users rely on are also being ported to work natively on the M1. How quickly your mission-critical macOS apps will be translated to M1-compatible code depends on each developer.
It also depends on the complexity of the program in question. Some companies have a head start. For example, Adobe has already ported the core code for PhotoShop to ARM for iOS.
Speaking of which, iOS apps will run natively on M1-equipped Macs. Giving you access to the iPad and iPhone software libraries. That’s another bonus to consider when weighing an M1 Mac as a total package.
In the end, a computer that runs the software you need poorly isn’t very useful. No matter how good it looks on paper.
Should You Buy an M1 Computer?
The big question is whether you should jump in and order an M1 Mac to replace your current unit. In the case of the Mac Mini, we would say the answer is generally “no” right now. The M1 Mac Mini can’t be upgraded, has a slower network connection than the old model, and is less attractive as an overall package.
With the M1 Macbooks, things get more interesting. Both the M1 Macbook Air and M1 Macbook Pro 13 laptops are physically almost identical to the Intel-based models. They will run all of the same software as the Intel models, as well as iOS apps and (obviously) M1-native applications. Their battery life has improved massively and their performance with native code is significantly higher than the same Intel-version apps running on Intel Macbook models.
They do take a variable performance hit when running through Rosetta 2, but in many cases, this makes them no slower than the Intel Macbooks running those same apps natively.
Overall, it seems that most users would appreciate the quality of life and performance improvements of the M1 Macbooks. However, there are certain situations in which you should think twice:
- Specific applications you need run poorly via Rosetta.
- You wish to use Boot Camp to run Windows on your Mac.
Other than that, it’s a fairly safe move as far as we can tell. Apple Silicon is the future of Mac. The only other caveat is that these first-generation M1 Macs are likely to be replaced with better implementations of the technology soon. So if you aren’t due for an upgrade, your current Macs will be just fine in the meantime.
