How do I know if my Mac has Intel Processor or Apple M1?

If you need to know whether the Mac you are using is an Intel-based Mac or a Mac with Apple silicon, as configuration and troubleshooting procedures and software compatibility are different between the two, here’s how to find out:

1. On your Mac, pull down the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of your screen: 

2. Choose About This Mac:

3. On the settings window find the Processor or Chip label type.

If the window shows an item labeled Chip, you have a Mac with Apple silicon:



If the window shows an item labeled Processor, you have an Intel-based Mac: