Benchmarks: Our analysis explained

> GEEKBENCH 5 SINGLE– CORE TEST

This tests the capability of a single processor core. Many more common tasks on a Mac will only use a single core at a time. Geekbench 5 is a universal app running on Monterey. > HANDBRAKE VIDEO ENCODING

We transcode a Blu–ray–quality video file into H.264 format using HandBrake to test the multicore processor performance. Handbrake is available as a universal binary. > TOMB RAIDER (1920X1080)

For a real–world gaming test, we use the benchmarking tool in this game, with the graphics quality set to High, and the resolution set to 1920x1080. Not yet optimized for M1. > DAVINCI RESOLVE

In Blackmagic Design’s editing tool for video professionals, we exported an effects–laden, 2.5–minute project to the H.264 format. The latest version of the app (Version 17.1) now runs natively on M1 Macs.