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Apple M4 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
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Summary
The Apple M4 is a recently introduced processor for high-end tablets and slim notebooks within the Apple ecosystem, optimized for performance per watt.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is a high-performance processor for premium notebooks and mobile workstations within the Windows ecosystem.
Both CPUs are manufactured using the 3nm process. The Apple M4, based on the M4 architecture, integrates a 10-core CPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H utilizes the Arrow Lake H architecture with a hybrid design consisting of performance cores, efficiency cores, and a Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
In single-core performance, the Apple M4 shows significantly higher performance. For multi-core performance, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H considerably surpasses the Apple M4. Both feature powerful integrated graphics units (Apple M4 (10 Core) and Intel Arc 140T, respectively), offering solid performance for moderate gaming.
The Apple M4 stands out with high energy efficiency and long battery life. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H offers higher peak performance with higher power consumption. In terms of price, the M4 is part of an Apple system; the Ultra 9 is found in premium Windows laptops. In summary, the Apple M4 offers outstanding single-core performance and energy efficiency for the Apple ecosystem.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H excels with superior multi-core performance and broad software compatibility for Windows. For maximum efficiency and integration, the Apple M4 is the better choice. Those who prefer maximum computing power and Windows flexibility will choose the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is a high-performance processor for premium notebooks and mobile workstations within the Windows ecosystem.
Both CPUs are manufactured using the 3nm process. The Apple M4, based on the M4 architecture, integrates a 10-core CPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H utilizes the Arrow Lake H architecture with a hybrid design consisting of performance cores, efficiency cores, and a Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
In single-core performance, the Apple M4 shows significantly higher performance. For multi-core performance, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H considerably surpasses the Apple M4. Both feature powerful integrated graphics units (Apple M4 (10 Core) and Intel Arc 140T, respectively), offering solid performance for moderate gaming.
The Apple M4 stands out with high energy efficiency and long battery life. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H offers higher peak performance with higher power consumption. In terms of price, the M4 is part of an Apple system; the Ultra 9 is found in premium Windows laptops. In summary, the Apple M4 offers outstanding single-core performance and energy efficiency for the Apple ecosystem.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H excels with superior multi-core performance and broad software compatibility for Windows. For maximum efficiency and integration, the Apple M4 is the better choice. Those who prefer maximum computing power and Windows flexibility will choose the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H.
Apple M4
- High single-core performance
- Excellent energy efficiency
- Deep integration into the Apple ecosystem
- Powerful integrated graphics
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- Superior multi-core performance
- Hybrid architecture with NPU
- Broad software compatibility (Windows)
- Powerful integrated graphics
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M4
100 %
9C / 9T · 4.46 GHz
16C / 16T · 5.40 GHz
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple M4
82 %
9C / 9T · 4.46 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
100 %
16C / 16T · 5.40 GHz
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M4
100 %
9C / 9T · 4.46 GHz
16C / 16T · 5.40 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple M4
76 %
9C / 9T · 0.91 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
100 %
16C / 16T · 2.90 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Apple M4
75 %
Apple M4 (10 Core)
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
100 %
Intel Arc 140T
More benchmarks
Cinebench 2024 (SC)
427 entries
427 entries
Cinebench 2024 (MC)
422 entries
422 entries
Cinebench R23 (SC)
690 entries
690 entries
Cinebench R23 (MC)
665 entries
665 entries
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries
1,989 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries
1,927 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries
2,512 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries
2,219 entries
3DMark Timespy (iGPU)
534 entries
534 entries
AnTuTu 10 Benchmark
25 entries
25 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries
2,504 entries
CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
140 entries
140 entries
AI performance (NPU)
218 entries
218 entries
Specifications
At a glance
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Wischen
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Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Apple M series (38) | Intel Core Ultra 9 (12) |
| CPU group | Apple M4 (7) | Intel Core Ultra 200H (5) |
| Architecture | M4 | Arrow Lake H |
| Technology | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Segment | Notebook | Notebook |
| Socket | BGA 2049 | |
| Predecessor | Apple M3 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Successor | Apple M5 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Wischen
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Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 9 / 9 | 16 / 16 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✗ | ✗ |
| Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 3x Donan P-Core 0.91 - 4.46 GHz |
6x Lion Cove 2.90 - 5.40 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 6x Donan E-Core 0.90 - 2.85 GHz |
8x Skymont 2.70 - 4.50 GHz |
| Core Cluster 3: | 2x Crestmont 1.00 - 2.50 GHz |
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| L2-Cache | 20.00 MB | 6.00 MB |
| L3-Cache | 24.00 MB | |
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Wischen
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Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Apple M4 (10 Core) | Intel Arc 140T |
| GPU frequency | 0.34 - 1.58 GHz | 0.60 - 2.35 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 160 / 1280 | 64 / 1024 |
| Raytracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Max. displays | 3 | 3 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB | 32 GB |
| Technology | 3 nm | 5 nm |
| Release date | Q2/2024 | Q1/2025 |
NPU AI performance
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Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine | Intel® AI Boost |
| AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS | Intel AI Boost (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU | 99 TOPS |
Memory & PCIe
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Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
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| Memory | LPDDR5X-7500 (120.0 GB/s) | LPDDR5X-8400 (134.4 GB/s) DDR5-6400 (102.4 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 8 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC | No | No |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 5.0 x 28 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 110.3 GB/s |
Thermal Management
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Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20 W | 45 W |
| TDP (PL2) | 115 W | |
| TDP up | ||
| TDP down | 15 W | 35 W |
| T. junction max. | 100 °C | 110 °C |
Technical details
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Wischen
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Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic | Chiplet |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS | Windows 11, Linux |
| Instruction set | Armv9.2-A (64 bit) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
| Release date | Q2/2024 | Q1/2025 |
| Release price | ||
| Documents | Technical data sheet | Technical data sheet |
User Reviews
Your rating
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