Intel Core i7-8650U | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-8650U 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 i7-8650U has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-8650U was released in Q3/2017. 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 i7 (298) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 8000U (KL) (7) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
8 | Generation | 2 |
Kaby Lake U Refresh | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) |
-- | Successor | Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8650U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8650U is 1.90 GHz (4.20 GHz) while the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has 10 CPU cores and 10 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is at 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-8650U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.90 GHz (4.20 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 i7-8650U | 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 Intel Core i7-8650U or Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 620 | GPU | Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 2 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
24 | Compute units | 256 |
192 | Shader | 2048 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
16 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 UHD Graphics 620 | GPU | Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | 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 i7-8650U can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 102.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-8650U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 28.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-8650U is 15 W, while the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has a TDP of 30 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-8650U | 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 i7-8650U is manufactured in 14 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 28.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-8650U | 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, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
400 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
Intel UHD Graphics 620 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
1.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
12,125 CB R23 MC @ 30 W |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.90 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 i7-8650U | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
Microsoft Surface Book 2 13 5 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple mac mini (2023) |