Apple A18 Pro vs Intel Core Ultra 7 355

The Apple A18 Pro is based on the Donan architecture and is manufactured using an advanced 3 nm process.

Apple targets this model at users seeking high efficiency and fast response times in compact systems. With a Level 2 cache of 20 MB and a Level 3 cache of 24 MB, the chip offers generous buffers for complex computing operations. In synthetic benchmarks, the Apple A18 Pro shows significantly higher performance in single-core usage compared to its competitor.

The integrated Apple A18 Pro (6 GPU Cores) graphics unit handles graphical tasks reliably, but reaches technical limits in demanding games due to the lower memory bandwidth. The memory bandwidth is 60 GB/s. The price-performance ratio is strongly tied to the closed ecosystem. This processor is ideal for applications that benefit from high speed per clock.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 355 uses the Panther Lake architecture and is produced in an advanced 2 nm process.

Intel addresses users who need high computing power for parallel workflows in desktop environments. While single-core performance is lower than the Apple model, the Intel Core Ultra 7 355 is significantly ahead in multi-core performance. The integrated Intel Xe3 4 Core Graphics 32 EUs (Panther Lake) handles visual processing, supported by a memory bandwidth of 120 GB/s.

The thermal design power is designed for stable operation under load, which offers advantages in gaming scenarios due to the higher multi-core capacity and larger memory bandwidth. In terms of price, the chip is positioned in the upper segment. It is particularly recommended for users who multitask intensively or use software that utilizes many threads simultaneously.