Apple M2 vs Intel Core i7-1185G7

The Intel Core i7-1185G7, based on the "Tiger Lake U" architecture, is a 10 nm processor with four cores and eight threads, designed for thin Windows notebooks.

The Apple M2, manufactured using the more advanced 5 nm process, is Apple's ARM-based chip with typically eight cores (four performance and four efficiency cores) and eight threads, developed for Apple devices.

In single-core performance, the Apple M2 shows significantly higher performance in some benchmarks, while being comparable in others. In multi-core performance, however, the Apple M2 considerably outperforms the Intel Core i7-1185G7. Its integrated graphics unit, the Apple M2 (10 Core), offers significantly higher performance for gaming than the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake) of the Intel Core i7-1185G7, supported by higher memory bandwidth of 102 GB/s compared to 51 GB/s.

The Apple M2 is known for its excellent energy efficiency, delivering high performance with lower power consumption. The Intel Core i7-1185G7 typically consumes more energy for comparable or lower performance. In terms of price, both processors are part of an entire device; the Intel Core i7-1185G7 is found in a variety of Windows laptops, while the Apple M2 is exclusively integrated into Apple's premium ecosystem.

For users seeking maximum computing and graphics performance as well as outstanding energy efficiency, the Apple M2 is the superior choice. Those, however, who rely on the Windows ecosystem, prefer a wider selection of hardware options, and need good performance for everyday productivity tasks, will find the Intel Core i7-1185G7 a still very usable solution.