Intel Core i5-1135G7 vs Apple M2

The Intel Core i5-1135G7 (Tiger Lake U), introduced in late 2020, is designed for slim productivity notebooks.

It is manufactured using the 10 nm process, integrates 8 MB of L3 cache, and offers 51 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Tiger Lake) supports everyday graphics requirements with a typical TDP of 15 watts. The Apple M2, unveiled in mid-2022, is Apple's chip for Mac and iPad models, known for high efficiency and performance.

It is manufactured using the 5 nm process, features 20 MB of L2 cache, and achieves 102 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Apple M2 (10 Core) graphics unit is integrated and powerful. It stands out for its excellent energy efficiency. In terms of performance, the Apple M2 significantly outperforms the Intel Core i5-1135G7 in single-core and multi-core tasks, often with a difference of over 50 percent.

The M2's graphics performance is also generally superior, but the selection of games on macOS is more limited. The M2 offers better energy efficiency and performance per watt, which enables longer battery life. In terms of price, systems with the Intel i5-1135G7 are often more accessible. For demanding creative work and maximum battery life, the Apple M2 is the better choice.

For general productivity in the Windows ecosystem at a potentially lower price, the Intel Core i5-1135G7 is recommended.