Intel Core i7-13620H vs Apple M3

The Intel Core i7-13620H is a mobile processor based on the Raptor Lake H architecture, used in laptops for general productivity and creative tasks.

It is manufactured by Intel using a 10 nm process and features a hybrid architecture with 10 cores (6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) and 16 threads, enabling efficient processing of various workloads. It is equipped with 24 MB of Level 3 Cache. The integrated graphics unit is the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake).

In Cinebench R23, it shows significantly higher single-core performance. For multi-core tasks, it offers comparable performance to the Apple M3 in Geekbench 6 and significantly higher performance in Cinebench 2024.

However, its Cinebench R23 multi-core performance is notably lower compared to its single-core performance and close to the Apple M3. For gaming, the integrated graphics are suitable for casual games; for more demanding titles, a dedicated GPU is advantageous. The TDP is typically 45W, with the possibility of higher values under load, suitable for powerful laptops.

It offers a good price/performance ratio in the Windows ecosystem. The Apple M3 is a System-on-a-Chip (SoC) from Apple, built into their Mac products and aimed at a broad audience, from everyday users to creative professionals, with a focus on efficiency and integrated hardware and software. It is manufactured by Apple using a more advanced 3 nm process and integrates 8 cores (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) with 8 threads.

It includes 20 MB of Level 2 Cache. The integrated graphics unit is the Apple M3 (10 Core). It delivers significantly higher single-core performance in Geekbench 6 and Cinebench 2024, which is beneficial for application responsiveness. In multi-core scenarios, the Apple M3 offers comparable performance to the Intel Core i7-13620H in Cinebench R23 and similar performance in Geekbench 6.

However, its multi-core performance in Cinebench 2024 is lower. The integrated Apple M3 (10 Core) graphics enable good gaming performance, especially for titles optimized for the Apple ecosystem. Thanks to the 3 nm process and ARM architecture, energy efficiency is high, leading to longer battery life.

Its price/performance ratio is evaluated in the context of the entire Apple system, where the premium price reflects the integrated benefits.