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ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz — Benchmarks & Specs

Bottom line: how fast is the ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz?

For local LLM inference it generates 14.2 tokens/sec running llama-7b at q4_0 under llama.cpp, per llama.cpp GitHub Discussions. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 10,123 pts, per PassMark.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz is a processor from Apple. Data on this page draws on 9 synthetic benchmark results, 2 community AI inference reports, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

AI Inference Performance

Tokens per second under each model + quantization. Higher = faster generation. Bars compare runs across the same model.

Local LLM inference throughput on the ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz, in generated tokens per second. Higher is better; each row links to the community report or benchmark database it came from.
Model Quantization Relative Tokens/sec VRAM used Source
llama-7b q4_0 llama.cpp 14.2 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussions 2023-11-21
llama-7b FP16 llama.cpp 7.9 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussions 2023-11-21

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 10,123 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 10,123 points PassMark Software 2023-01-01
Geekbench 6 multi 8,343 points Geekbench Browser 2024-01-01
Cinebench R23 multi 7,608 points Notebookcheck 2020-11-17
PassMark Single Thread 3,789 points PassMark Software 2023-01-01
PassMark Single Thread 3,789 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark Single Thread Rating 3,789 points PassMark Software 2023-06-06
Geekbench 6 single 2,348 points Geekbench Browser 2024-01-01
Cinebench R23 single 1,498 points Notebookcheck 2020-11-17

ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz best used for?
ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz is a processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz compare to its predecessor?
Compare ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the ARM Apple M1 (Virtual) 4 Core 0 MHz?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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