You can expect M1’s GPU performance to dominate Intel’s Iris Xe graphics.
It’s worth pointing out that we may see different scores while running this test on the ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 as the chassis and thermal performance also play a huge role in determining the overall performance output of a notebook.īesides the CPU performance, there are also other things to consider like the M1’s graphics processor and the unified memory. But the M1 seems to be outperforming Intel’s U-series processors, at least in these tests. The 12th gen Intel P-series chips, however, convincingly beats the M1 in the multi-core test, though. Looking at the Geekbench 5 CPU-centric benchmark, it’s safe to say that the Apple M1 chip is able to keep up with the general performance when it comes to CPU-centric workloads. Both the U-series and the P-series processors now have a hybrid architecture that combines performance cores and efficient cores. In fact, you can also get it with 12th gen U-series chips. The ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 can be purchased with up to a 14-core P-series chip, which is quite powerful for a thin and light notebook. The new ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2, however, is powered by Intel’s new 12th gen vPro processors instead of the 11th gen chips. It managed to do so while lasting longer on a single charge. The M1 delivered much better performance than Intel’s 11th gen chip at that time. It strikes a good balance between performance and power efficiency.
The M1 may not be the most powerful chip in the Apple Silicon lineup anymore, but it still performs better than a lot of other Windows notebooks out there.
1080p Full HD MIPI RGB + IR webcam with Computer Vision.Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.13.3-inch LED-backlit display (2560 x 1600) 16:10 with IPS technology, non-touch, 400 nits, True Tone technology.Up to 12th Generation Intel Core i7 with vPro, U, and P series, up to 14 cores.