Apple M2 Pro (19-core GPU) vs Intel Core i7-10700E
Comparative analysis of Apple M2 Pro (19-core GPU) and Intel Core i7-10700E processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Apple M2 Pro (19-core GPU)
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 8
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 14 nm
- Around 43% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4106 vs 2873
- Around 61% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 26586 vs 16478
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of cores | 12 vs 8 |
Manufacturing process technology | 5 nm vs 14 nm |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 4106 vs 2873 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 26586 vs 16478 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-10700E
- 4 more threads: 16 vs 12
- Around 28% higher clock speed: 4.50 GHz vs 3.504 GHz
- 4x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 32 GB
Number of threads | 16 vs 12 |
Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz vs 3.504 GHz |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB vs 32 GB |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Apple M2 Pro (19-core GPU)
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-10700E
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Apple M2 Pro (19-core GPU) | Intel Core i7-10700E |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 4106 | 2873 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 26586 | 16478 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2113 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2113 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 5111 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 5111 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 8586 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 8586 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Apple M2 Pro (19-core GPU) | Intel Core i7-10700E | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Avalanche/Blizzard | Comet Lake |
Launch date | 17 Jan 2023 | Q2'20 |
OS Support | macOS Ventura 13.2 | |
Place in performance rating | 165 | 193 |
Processor Number | T6020 | i7-10700E |
Series | 10th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors | |
Status | Launched | |
Vertical segment | Embedded | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 2.424 GHz | 2.90 GHz |
L1 cache | 192 KB instruction + 128 KB data (per core) | |
L2 cache | 36 MB | |
Manufacturing process technology | 5 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum frequency | 3.504 GHz | 4.50 GHz |
Number of cores | 12 | 8 |
Number of threads | 12 | 16 |
Transistor count | 40 billion | |
64 bit support | ||
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | |
L3 cache | 16 MB | |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | 45.8 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 128 GB |
Supported memory types | LPDDR5-6400 | DDR4-2933 |
Graphics |
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Execution Units | 76 | |
Graphics base frequency | 1398 MHz | 350 MHz |
iGPU core count | 19 | |
Device ID | 0x9BC5 | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Max video memory | 64 GB | |
Processor graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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DisplayPort | ||
DVI | ||
eDP | ||
HDMI | ||
Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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4K resolution support | ||
Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2160@30Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | |
OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1200 | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |