Apple M1 Ultra
Apple M1 Ultra vs Intel Core i7-14650HX
CPU Comparison Result
Below are the results of a comparison of the characteristics and performance of the Apple M1 Ultra and Intel Core i7-14650HX processors. This comparison will help you determine which one best suits your needs.
Basic
Label Name
Apple
Intel
Launch Date
March 2022
January 2024
Platform
Desktop
Mobile
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
M1 Ultra
Core i7-14650HX
Code Name
-
Raptor Lake-HX
Generation
-
Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh)
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
20
16
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
20
24
Performance-cores
20
8
Efficient-cores
-
8
Performance-core Base Frequency
2.0 GHz
2.2 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency
-
1600 MHz up to 3.7 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
?
Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
3.2 GHz
up to 5.2 GHz
L1 Cache
192K per core
80 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
24MB shared
2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache
-
30 MB (shared)
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Apple M-Socket
Intel BGA 1964
Bus Frequency
-
100 MHz
Multiplier
-
22.0x
Multiplier Unlocked
-
Yes
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
5 nm
10 nm
TDP
120 W
55 W
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
-
100°C
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
-
Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
LPDDR5-6400
DDR4, DDR5
Max Memory Size
?
Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
128GB
-
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
16
Dual-channel
ECC Memory
-
Yes
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
True
UHD Graphics 710
Advantages
Apple M1 Ultra
- More Total Cores: 20 (20 vs 16)
- Higher Technology: 5 nm (5 nm vs 10 nm)
Core i7-14650HX
- Higher Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: up to 5.2 GHz (3.2 GHz vs up to 5.2 GHz)
- Newer Launch Date: January 2024 (March 2022 vs January 2024)
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Apple M1 Ultra
2367
Core i7-14650HX
+14%
2693
Multi Core
Apple M1 Ultra
+32%
18252
Core i7-14650HX
13823
Performance
Core i7-14650HX
Single Core
Multi Core
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Apple M1 Ultra
1766
Core i7-14650HX
+10%
1947
Multi Core
Apple M1 Ultra
+58%
22582
Core i7-14650HX
14262
SiliconCat Rating
29
Ranks 29 among Desktop CPU on our website
45
Ranks 45 among all CPU on our website
16
Ranks 16 among Mobile CPU on our website
142
Ranks 142 among all CPU on our website
Apple M1 Ultra
Core i7-14650HX
