Apple M4 vs Intel Core i7-14700

The Intel Core i7-14700 is a desktop processor (Raptor Lake S Refresh, 10 nm) for flexible PC systems, ideal for gaming and demanding applications.

It uses a hybrid architecture of performance and efficiency cores and features 28 MB of L2 and 33 MB of L3 cache. With PCIe 5.0 and a maximum memory bandwidth of 90 GB/s, it offers a solid foundation for dedicated graphics cards. Its multi-core performance is significantly higher compared to the Apple M4, but with higher power consumption (Intel UHD Graphics 770 integrated).

The Apple M4 is Apple's latest System-on-a-Chip (3 nm), primarily designed for integrated Apple devices. It impresses with excellent energy efficiency and a powerful integrated Apple M4 (10 Core) GPU, ideal for creative and productive tasks within the Apple ecosystem.

With 20 MB of L2 cache and a maximum memory bandwidth of 120 GB/s, it offers high single-core performance that significantly surpasses that of the Intel Core i7-14700. Its low power consumption is a decisive advantage. For gaming, the Intel Core i7-14700 with a dedicated graphics card is superior due to broader software support and raw performance.

The Apple M4 offers strong graphics for an integrated solution but is more limited in the gaming ecosystem. The Intel offers more flexibility in terms of price-performance through individual purchase, while the M4 is tied to Apple devices.