Intel Core i7-11800H vs Apple M2

The Intel Core i7-11800H was developed as part of the Tiger Lake H architecture for high-performance notebooks.

It is aimed at users who require high computing power for mobile workstations or gaming laptops. Manufactured in the 10 nm process, this processor features eight cores and sixteen threads. In benchmarks, the Intel Core i7-11800H shows solid performance in multi-core applications, but lags behind its competitor in single-core performance.

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) is suitable for simple tasks, but in gaming scenarios, the system usually benefits from the combination with dedicated graphics cards. The power consumption is relatively high, which requires appropriate cooling. The price-performance ratio often depends on the end device, as the processor is frequently installed in inexpensive systems.

The Apple M2 is a system-on-a-chip designed for Apple computers. It uses a 5 nm manufacturing process and combines eight processing cores with an Apple M2 (10 Core) graphics unit.

The architecture focuses on efficiency and offers a memory bandwidth of 102 GB/s. In single-core performance, the Apple M2 significantly outperforms the Intel Core i7-11800H, while multi-core performance is at a similar level. Thanks to the integrated graphics unit, the Apple M2 is suitable for graphical tasks, but often reaches limits in gaming scenarios due to software compatibility.

The power consumption is low, which enables quiet cooling. The price-performance ratio is determined by the tie to the Apple ecosystem, but offers high efficiency per watt. It is ideal for users who prioritize mobility.