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

Processing for macOS comes in two versions because Apple changed the type of processor used in their computers.

Older Macs use Intel processors. Newer Macs use Apple Silicon (M-series chips). Make sure to download the version that matches your model.

As a general rule: If your Mac is from 2021 or later, it’s probably Apple Silicon.

To check:

1. Click the  Apple menu (top left of the screen)
2. Click "About This Mac"
3. Look at the line called "Chip" or "Processor"

Then:

• If it says Apple M1 / M2 / M3 / M4... → download Apple Silicon
• If it says Intel → download Intel

For example: