Apple M4 (10-CPU) vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265

The Apple M4 (10-CPU) is a System-on-a-Chip for Apple devices, optimized for creative professionals.

It is manufactured using a 3 nm process and integrates ten CPU cores for high performance and efficiency. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265, also based on a 3 nm process and Arrow Lake architecture, utilizes a hybrid core architecture in a variety of desktop systems.

The Apple M4 (10-CPU) offers 120 GB/s memory bandwidth and PCIe 4.0, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 offers 102 GB/s and PCIe 5.0. The M4 (10-CPU) has 20 MB L2 cache, the Ultra 7 265 has 36 MB L2 and 33 MB L3 cache. In single-core benchmarks, the Apple M4 (10-CPU) significantly outperforms the Intel Core Ultra 7 265.

For multi-core tasks, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 shows higher performance in benchmarks like Geekbench 6 and Cinebench 2024, while the Apple M4 (10-CPU) leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The integrated Apple M4 (10 Core) graphics of the Apple M4 (10-CPU) offer very good performance in gaming, mostly above the Intel Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Arrow Lake) of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265.

The Apple M4 (10-CPU) is also known for its excellent energy efficiency. Both CPUs are not available individually. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) is found in high-priced Apple systems, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is found in a wider range of desktop systems. For users seeking maximum energy efficiency, outstanding single-core performance, and an optimized ecosystem for creative applications, the Apple M4 (10-CPU) is the right choice.

Those who need a flexible platform with strong multi-core performance for various professional tasks and gaming will find the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 a compelling option.