Intel Core i5-7360U vs Apple M4 (10-CPU)

The Intel Core i5-7360U (Kaby Lake U, 14 nm) is an Intel mobile processor for energy-efficient notebooks.

It features 2 cores, 4 threads, 3 MB L3 cache, and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) (3 nm) is an Apple SoC for maximum mobile performance.

It features 10 cores, 20 MB L2 cache, and an Apple M4 (10 Core) GPU with 120 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) significantly outperforms the Intel Core i5-7360U in single-core and multi-core performance. Modern benchmarks confirm the M4's superior multi-thread performance for demanding tasks.

For gaming, the Apple M4 (10-CPU), with its more powerful integrated graphics, is clearly the better choice for demanding titles. The Intel Core i5-7360U is only suitable for simple games. Both are energy-efficient. The i5-7360U is optimized for low TDP. The M4 (10-CPU), thanks to 3nm manufacturing, achieves significantly higher performance per watt and offers superior performance with the same or better energy efficiency.

The price-performance evaluation is complex. The Intel Core i5-7360U is found in inexpensive used devices. The Apple M4 (10-CPU), as part of high-priced Apple systems, offers outstanding performance. For demanding users, the M4 is recommended; for basic applications, the i5-7360U.