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.