M1 vs Intel encoding

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While we wait for M1 version, here are some numbers for those that are interested


Movie Blu-ray 2 h 35 min using Handbrake


Mac mini Intel 6-core 2018 - 8 GB ram

Mac mini M1 2020 - 16 GB ram


H264 VideoToolbox

Intel: 28 min 05 sec - av. fps 132.30

M1: 19 min 41 sec - av. fps 188.86


H264

Intel: 1 h 18 min 11 sec - av. fps 47.54

M1: 1 h 12 min 26 sec - av. fps 51.06


H265 VideoToolbox

Intel: 21 min 10 sec - av. fps 175.64

M1: 16 min 44 sec - av. fps 222.33


H265

Intel: at least 3 h (right now av. fps 16.95) Can’t be bothered to wait

M1: at least 3 h (right now av. fps 15.73) Can’t be bothered to wait


Temperatures

Intel: 90-100 C — 4400 rpm

M1: 78-83 C — 1700 rpm

M1: 63-70 C — 4400 rpm