Intel Core i5-6260U | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-6260U or Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-6260U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.90 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-6260U was released in Q3/2015. The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 6000U (20) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake U | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) |
Intel Core i5-7260U | Successor | Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-6260U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz (2.90 GHz). The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has 10 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-6260U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.80 GHz (2.90 GHz) | A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 6x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i5-6260U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel Iris Graphics 540 | GPU | Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 2 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
48 | Compute units | 256 |
384 | Shader | 2048 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel Iris Graphics 540 | GPU | Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-6260U supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-6260U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 28.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-6260U has a TDP of 15 W, that of the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is 30 W. |
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Intel Core i5-6260U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 30 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-6260U has a 4.00 MB cache, while the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) cache has a total of 28.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-6260U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
BGA 1356 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-6260U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6260U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6260U
Intel Iris Graphics 540 @ 1.05 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6260U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6260U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6260U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6260U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6260U
1.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
12,125 CB R23 MC @ 30 W |
Intel Core i5-6260U
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-6260U | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple mac mini (2023) |