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Apple M1 vs Apple M5: Comparison
Apple M1 and Apple M5 differ on core/thread count: Apple M1 at 8 Core / 8 Thread (4 Performance + 4 Efficiency), Apple M5 at 10 Core / 10 Thread (4 Performance + 6 Efficiency).
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Model Number | M1 | M5 |
| Core/Thread Count | 8 Core / 8 Thread (4 Performance + 4 Efficiency) | 10 Core / 10 Thread (4 Performance + 6 Efficiency) |
| TDP | 10 W | 22 W |
| Cache | 16MB L2 + 2MB L1 | 16MB L2 + 4MB L1 |
| Boost/Base Clock | 3.2 GHz / 2.064 GHz | 4.5 GHz / 2.9 GHz |
| Series | Apple Silicon | Apple Silicon |
| CPU Process Node | 5 Nanometers | 3 Nanometers (Enhanced) |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon, First Generation | Apple Silicon, Fifth Generation |