M4 (8 cores) vs Core i7-11700F
M4 (8 cores)
Core i7-11700F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar M4 (8 cores)
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M4 (8 cores) | Core i7-11700F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M4 (8 cores) | Core i7-11700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of M4 (8 cores) and Core i7-11700F
M4 (8 cores)
The M4 (8 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 28 October 2024 (1 year ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 20,761 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-11700F
The Core i7-11700F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,770 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The M4 (8 cores) packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i7-11700F's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the M4 (8 cores) versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700F — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700F (base: 2.89 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-11700F is built on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 (8 cores) scores 20,761 against the Core i7-11700F's 20,770 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-11700F.
| Feature | M4 (8 cores) | Core i7-11700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.89 GHz+16% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-79% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 20,761 | 20,770 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,196 |
Memory & Platform
The M4 (8 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-11700F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M4 (8 cores) | Core i7-11700F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (M4 (8 cores)) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11700F). Primary use case: Core i7-11700F targets Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700F rivals Ryzen 7 5800.
| Feature | M4 (8 cores) | Core i7-11700F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Desktop |
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