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Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz — Benchmarks & Specs

Bottom line: how fast is the Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz?

At 1080p (Ultra), the Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz averages 47 fps in Baldur's Gate 3, per iThinkDiff. For local LLM inference it generates 52.0 tokens/sec running qwen3:4b at q4_K_M under ollama, per LLMCheck. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 14,129 points, per PassMark Software.

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 Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz is a processor from Apple. Data on this page draws on 9 synthetic benchmark results, 9 community AI inference reports, 5 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Apple M1 8 Core 3200 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).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 47 fps — iThinkDiff 2023-09-22
Cyberpunk 2077 720p Low 30 fps — NotebookCheck 2025-07-19
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 13 fps — Tom's Hardware 2025-07-20
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 13 fps — GameGPU 2024-12-15
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Low 12 fps — NotebookCheck 2025-07-19

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 Apple M1 8 Core 3200 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
qwen3:4b q4_K_M ollama 52.0 tok/s — LLMCheck 2026-01-01
mistral:7b q4_K_M ollama 42.0 tok/s — LLMCheck 2026-01-01
llama3.1:8b q4_K_M ollama 40.0 tok/s — LLMCheck 2026-01-01
llama3.2:7b q4_K_M ollama 22.0 tok/s — Local AI Master 2026-04-10
llama:7b q4_0 llama.cpp 14.2 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub 2023-09-15
llama-7b q4_0 llama.cpp 14.2 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussions 2023-11-01
mistral:7b q4_K_M ollama 13.0 tok/s — LLMCheck 2025-12-01
llama3.1:8b q4_K_M ollama 12.0 tok/s — LLMCheck 2025-12-01
llama:7b q8_0 llama.cpp 7.9 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub 2023-09-15

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 Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 14,129 points PassMark Software 2026-06-03
Geekbench 6 multi 8,343 points Geekbench Browser 2024-06-01
Cinebench R23 multi 7,608 points NotebookCheck 2020-11-17
Cinebench R23 multi 7,508 points MacRumors 2020-11-16
PassMark Single Thread 3,674 points PassMark Software 2026-06-03
PassMark CPU Mark Single-Thread 3,673 points PassMark Software 2026-08-04
Geekbench 6 single 2,348 points Geekbench Browser 2024-06-01
Cinebench R23 single 1,498 points MacRumors 2020-11-16
Cinebench R23 single 1,498 points NotebookCheck 2020-11-17

Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz best used for?
Apple M1 8 Core 3200 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 Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Apple M1 8 Core 3200 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 Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHz compare to its predecessor?
Compare Apple M1 8 Core 3200 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 Apple M1 8 Core 3200 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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