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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Apple M3 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V and the Apple M3 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V 8 core processor released in Q3/2024 with the Apple M3 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 (24) | Family | Apple M series (30) |
Intel Core Ultra 200V (9) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Lunar Lake | Architecture | M3 |
Notebook | Segment | Notebook |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 |
-- | Successor | Apple M4 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (5.00 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple M3 clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz (5.00 GHz) 4x Lion Cove |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 4x Ibiza P-Core |
-- (3.70 GHz) 4x Skymont |
B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x Ibiza E-Core |
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 Ultra 7 268V | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
Intel® AI Boost | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Intel AI Boost NPU 4 @ 48 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
120 TOPS | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel Arc 140V | GPU | Apple M3 (10 Core) |
0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
2.00 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
5 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
64 | Compute units | 160 |
1024 | Shader | 1280 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
Intel XeSS | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB |
12.2 | 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 Arc 140V | GPU | Apple M3 (10 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 | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V, while the Apple M3 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
LPDDR5X-8533 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
136.5 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
31.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has a TDP of 17 W. The TDP of the Apple M3 is 22 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
17 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 22 W |
37 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
110 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has 26.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 3 nm. The cache of Apple M3 is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
3 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
BGA 2833 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q3/2024 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
Intel Arc 140V @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
Apple M3 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
9,155 CB R23 MC @ 32 W |
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Apple M3
10,437 CB R23 MC @ 22 W |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Apple M3 |
Unknown | Apple iMac 24 (2023) |