M1 or Intel processor choice depends on your needs.
M1 or Intel processor choice depends on your needs.
The main concern is whether the M1 can handle multiple 4K streams and compare to an Intel Core i7 at 3.8 GHz with eight cores. The focus isn’t on the graphics card, just overall performance. Whether it’s a good value depends on your specific needs.
I think it's around 10700K, since the base 6 core has a 10600K. It might be closer to 11700K now. These chips feature R23 and Geekbench scores: https://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/compare_cp...0700k-1140. The M1 performs better on single cores, while it's slightly slower in multicore due to its 8c/8t configuration compared to 16t. It seems comparable to the comparison results you saw between your M1 MacBook Air and a G14 with a 4900HS (another 8c/16t processor, excellent for mobile use).
The M1 excels in speed, yet the i7 performs better with multiple cores—ideal for tasks like rendering final projects that leverage all CPU cores. When choosing a Mac, the GPU selection matters too. The M1’s 8-core graphics are strong for its power level, but larger iMacs often offer superior dedicated GPUs. Most video editing programs support both CPU and GPU processing.