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Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core — Benchmarks & Specs

Bottom line: how fast is the Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core?

At 4K (Ultra), the Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core averages 60 fps in Baldur's Gate 3, per MacGamingDB. For local LLM inference it generates 74.9 tokens/sec running llama:7b at q4_0 under llama.cpp, per llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 41,392 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 Ultra 20 Core is a processor from Apple. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 10 community AI inference reports, 3 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 Ultra 20 Core, 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 Ultra 20 Core 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
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 1080p Highest 108 fps — Notebookcheck 2022-03-18
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 1080p Ultra 100 fps 80 fps Mac Expert Guide 2022-04-14
Baldur's Gate 3 4K Ultra 60 fps — MacGamingDB 2023-09-22

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 Ultra 20 Core, 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 74.9 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-10-01
llama-1:7b q4_0 llama.cpp 74.9 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-11-21
llama-2-7b q4_0 llama.cpp 74.9 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-11-21
llama:7b q8_0 llama.cpp 55.7 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-10-01
llama-2-7b q8_0 llama.cpp 55.7 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-11-21
llama-1:7b q8_0 llama.cpp 55.7 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-11-21
llama-1:7b FP16 llama.cpp 33.9 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-11-21
llama-2-7b FP16 llama.cpp 33.9 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-11-21
llama:7b FP16 llama.cpp 33.9 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-10-01
llama3.1:70b q4_K_M ollama 8.5 tok/s — kunalganglani.com LLM Benchmarks 2024-09-01

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 Ultra 20 Core — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 41,392 points PassMark Software 2026-09-04
PassMark CPU Mark 41,380 points PassMark 2022-04-02
Cinebench R23 multi 24,210 points AppleInsider 2022-03-22
Geekbench 6 multi 18,458 points CpuTronic 2025-03-01
Geekbench 6 multi 18,457 points Geekbench Browser 2023-06-01
PassMark Single Thread 3,860 points PassMark Software 2026-09-04
PassMark Single Thread 3,860 points PassMark 2026-07-02
Geekbench 6 single 2,398 points CpuTronic 2025-03-01
Geekbench 6 single 2,398 points Geekbench Browser 2023-06-01
Cinebench R23 single 1,535 points AppleInsider 2022-03-22

Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core best used for?
Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core 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 Ultra 20 Core released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core. 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 Ultra 20 Core compare to its predecessor?
Compare Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core 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 Ultra 20 Core?
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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