Intel Core i5-14500 vs Apple M5

The Intel Core i5-14500 was released as part of the Raptor Lake S Refresh series and is manufactured using the 10 nm process.

With 20 threads, this processor is aimed at the mid-range segment and is suitable for office work as well as gaming. It offers 20 MB of Level 2 cache and 24 MB of Level 3 cache. In benchmarks, the Intel Core i5-14500 shows solid single-core performance and good multi-core performance.

Support for PCIe 5.0 and a memory bandwidth of 90 GB/s contribute to future-proofing. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 enables image output without an additional graphics card. In gaming scenarios, the processor convinces with its high platform compatibility, although a dedicated graphics card is usually required for demanding titles.

The price-performance ratio proves attractive for desktop users. The Apple M5 is based on the architecture of the same name and is manufactured using the advanced 3 nm process.

With 10 cores, it is aimed at users who demand maximum efficiency in the Apple ecosystem. In single-core performance, the Apple M5 is significantly ahead of the competing model, which improves responsiveness. It also achieves a lead of over ten percent in multi-core performance. The memory bandwidth of 154 GB/s and 28 MB of Level 2 cache enable fast data exchange, while no Level 3 cache is present.

In gaming scenarios, the integrated 10-core Apple M5 graphics are powerful for an integrated system, but the game selection often remains limited. Particularly noteworthy are the low power consumption and the thermal design, which minimizes the cooling requirement. For classic gaming, the Intel Core i5-14500 is preferable, while the Apple M5 scores in efficiency.