Apple A18 Pro vs Intel Core i7-14701TE

The Apple A18 Pro is based on the Donan architecture and is manufactured using an advanced 3 nm process, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE is based on the Raptor Lake S Refresh architecture and is produced in a 10 nm process.

The Apple A18 Pro is aimed at users of mobile systems, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE targets stationary desktop environments. The Apple A18 Pro uses specialized cores with 20 MB Level 2 and 24 MB Level 3 cache. The Intel Core i7-14701TE offers 16 MB Level 2 cache and uses PCIe 5.0 for system connectivity.

The Apple A18 Pro impresses with high single-core and multi-core performance. The Intel Core i7-14701TE, on the other hand, offers stable computing power for desktop applications without specific benchmark focus values. In gaming scenarios, the Apple A18 Pro with integrated Apple A18 Pro (6 GPU Cores) graphics offers a strong solution for mobile applications.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE is limited by the Intel UHD Graphics 770, but offers extensibility for dedicated graphics cards in stationary systems through PCIe 5.0. The power consumption of the Apple A18 Pro is optimized for high efficiency and low thermal load, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has a higher Thermal Design Power.

In terms of price, the Apple A18 Pro is firmly integrated into end devices, which makes comparison with the Intel Core i7-14701TE difficult. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is available as a single component. With 90 GB/s, the Intel Core i7-14701TE offers a higher memory bandwidth.

For highly mobile applications, the Apple A18 Pro is the preferred choice, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE is recommended for stationary workstations.