In 2020, Apple began selling Macs with its own Apple Silicon chips. But on the outside, the Macs look just like the old ones. How can you tell if your Mac is running an Intel or Apple Silicon?
Because Apple made a smooth transition between Intel Macs and M1 chip Macs (Apple Silicon), it's actually very hard to tell them apart. The 2018 MacBook Air and the 2020 MacBook Air with M1 look the same.
Therefore, the only way to find out if you are using an Intel Mac or an Apple Silicon Mac is to use the “About This Mac” feature.
On your Mac, click the Apple icon from the top left corner of the bar , then select the “About This Mac” option.
Here, you will find specific information about the software and hardware that operate and power your Mac.
If you see Apple M1 (or higher) in the “Chip” section, it means you’re using a Mac with an Apple Silicon CPU.
If you see an Intel in the “Processor” section, it means you ’re using a Mac with an Intel chip.
And it's so easy to find out whether you're using a Mac with an Apple Silicon CPU or an Intel processor.
Information source: howtogeek.com
