Apple M1 vs A4-4000

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Aggregate performance score

A4-4000
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.72

Apple M1 outperforms A4-4000 by a whopping 618% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4-4000 and M1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27031206
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency1.05no data
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)no data
Release date1 June 2013 (11 years ago)10 November 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A4-4000 and M1 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed3 GHz2.064 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)2 MB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)16 MB
L3 cache0 KB16 MB
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size246 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 million16000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on A4-4000 and M1 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFM2no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Wattno data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4-4000 and M1 are enumerated here.

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Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-4000 and M1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 7480DApple M1 8-Core GPU

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A4-4000 0.72
Apple M1 5.17
+618%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A4-4000 1146
Apple M1 8207
+616%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 5.17
Integrated graphics card 0.72 14.49
Recency 1 June 2013 10 November 2020
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm

Apple M1 has a 618.1% higher aggregate performance score, 1912.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The M1 is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-4000 in performance tests.

Note that A4-4000 is a desktop processor while Apple M1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A4-4000 and Apple M1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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