Apple M4 vs Intel Core i7-13620H

The Intel Core i7-13620H, based on the Raptor Lake H architecture, is a mobile processor for laptops that offers high performance for demanding tasks.

It is manufactured using the 10 nm process and integrates the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake). The Apple M4 is a specially designed ARM-based chip, optimized for Apple's ecosystem, with a focus on efficiency.

It uses a more advanced 3 nm process and features a powerful Apple M4 (10 Core) graphics unit. In single-core performance, the Apple M4 significantly surpasses the Intel Core i7-13620H in Geekbench 6 and Cinebench 2024. For multi-core tasks, the Intel Core i7-13620H shows significantly higher performance in Cinebench R23 and Cinebench 2024, while Geekbench 6 multi-core performance is comparable.

For gaming, the Intel chip offers broader software compatibility within the Windows ecosystem, although the Apple M4 graphics are very powerful. Thanks to its 3 nm process, the Apple M4 is more energy-efficient, leading to longer battery life. The Intel Core i7-13620H is designed for higher performance peaks with corresponding power consumption.

In terms of price, the Intel Core i7-13620H is flexibly available in various laptop models. The Apple M4 is exclusively integrated into premium Apple systems, making an isolated price evaluation difficult. The Intel Core i7-13620H is ideal for users who need Windows compatibility and strong multi-core performance.

The Apple M4 is excellent for creative tasks, media creation, and users seeking maximum energy efficiency and single-core performance within the Apple ecosystem.