Intel Core i7-9750H vs Apple M3

The Intel Core i7-9750H is a 9th-generation mobile processor designed for high-performance notebooks in gaming and content creation.

It is manufactured by Intel using a 14 nm process and features 6 cores, 12 threads, and 12 MB of Level 3 cache. Its maximum memory bandwidth is 43 GB/s. The integrated graphics unit, the Intel UHD Graphics 630, offers basic graphics performance. Although it delivers solid performance for its generation, it is surpassed by the Apple M3 in terms of computing power and energy efficiency.

Devices with this processor are more likely to be found on the used market today. The Apple M3 is an advanced System-on-a-Chip (SoC) from Apple, developed for Mac computers and laptops with a focus on high performance and excellent energy efficiency. It is manufactured using a state-of-the-art 3 nm process and typically integrates 8 cores (4 performance and 4 efficiency cores) with 8 threads.

With 20 MB of Level 2 cache and a maximum memory bandwidth of 102 GB/s, it offers significantly higher single-core and multi-core performance than the Intel Core i7-9750H. The integrated Apple M3 (10 Core) graphics unit is significantly more powerful and enables gaming, considering software compatibility.

The Intel Core i7-9750H has a typical thermal design power (TDP) of 45 Watts, while the Apple M3 delivers superior performance with significantly lower power consumption, leading to longer battery life. For users looking for a budget-friendly laptop for general tasks and older games with x86 compatibility, the Intel Core i7-9750H is an option.

Those who want maximum performance, excellent energy efficiency, and powerful integrated graphics within the Apple ecosystem should prefer the Apple M3.