Apple M1 vs Core 2 Solo SU3300
Aggregate performance score
Apple M1 outperforms Core 2 Solo SU3300 by a whopping 3100% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Solo SU3300 and M1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 3302 | 1208 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core 2 Solo | Apple Apple M-Series |
| Power efficiency | 2.77 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Penryn (2008−2011) | no data |
| Release date | 20 August 2008 (16 years ago) | 10 November 2020 (4 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $262 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Solo SU3300 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 cores | 1 (Single-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 1 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 2.064 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Bus rate | 800 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 2 MB |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| L3 cache | no data | 16 MB |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 5 nm |
| Die size | 107 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 410 Million | 16000 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Solo SU3300 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.
| Socket | BGA956 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 5.5 Watt | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Apple M1 8-Core GPU |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.16 | 5.12 |
| Recency | 20 August 2008 | 10 November 2020 |
| Physical cores | 1 | 8 |
| Threads | 1 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 5 nm |
Apple M1 has a 3100% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 800% more advanced lithography process.
The M1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Solo SU3300 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Solo SU3300 and Apple M1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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