Apple M2 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

The Apple M2, introduced in 2022, is an Apple System-on-a-Chip (SoC) for its own ecosystem, optimized for energy efficiency and creative tasks.

Manufactured using the 5nm process, it integrates a CPU (performance and efficiency cores), the Apple M2 (10 Core) GPU, and RAM in a Unified Memory Architecture with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102 GB/s and PCIe 4.0. Its performance in single- and multi-core benchmarks is comparable to its competitor.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, based on the Lunar Lake architecture, is a current Intel processor.

It targets users focused on AI features and improved integrated graphics. Manufactured using the more advanced 3nm process, it includes a hybrid core arrangement, a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), and Intel Arc 130V graphics with a maximum memory bandwidth of 137 GB/s and PCIe 5.0. Its single- and multi-core performance is also very similar to the Apple M2.

In gaming scenarios, the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V could be more advantageous due to higher memory bandwidth and broader compatibility with Windows games, while the Apple M2 excels in macOS-optimized titles. Specific performance and TDP values are not available, but both are designed for high energy efficiency.

Pricing information for the individual processors is not provided, as they are part of complete systems.