How to Check What CPU Your Mac Has: Apple Silicon or Intel
How do I know I have Apple silicon or Intel-based CPU chip ? On your Mac, choose Apple menu () > About This Mac. Look at the information in the window to determine what type of Mac you have: If you see an item labeled Chip, followed by the name of the chip, you have a Mac with Apple silicon. If you see an item labeled Processor, followed by the name of an Intel processor, you have an Intel-based Mac.