Intel Core i7-14650HX vs Apple A17 Pro

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-14650HX and Apple A17 Pro processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Graphics. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-14650HX

  • CPU is newer: launch date 4 month(s) later
  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 10 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 6
  • 18 more threads: 24 vs 6
  • Around 38% higher clock speed: 5.2 GHz vs 3.78 GHz
  • 5x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • 3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 36264 vs 12248
Specifications (specs)
Launch date 8 Jan 2024 vs Sep 2023
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores 16 vs 6
Number of threads 24 vs 6
Maximum frequency 5.2 GHz vs 3.78 GHz
L1 cache 80 KB (per core) vs 256 KB
L2 cache 2 MB (per core) vs 16 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark 36264 vs 12248

Reasons to consider the Apple A17 Pro

  • A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 3 nm vs 10 nm
  • Around 15% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4539 vs 3963
Specifications (specs)
Manufacturing process technology 3 nm vs 10 nm
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 4539 vs 3963

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-14650HX
CPU 2: Apple A17 Pro

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
3963
4539
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
36264
12248
Name Intel Core i7-14650HX Apple A17 Pro
PassMark - Single thread mark 3963 4539
PassMark - CPU mark 36264 12248

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i7-14650HX Apple A17 Pro

Essentials

Launch date 8 Jan 2024 Sep 2023
Place in performance rating 132 164
Processor Number APL1V02
Vertical segment Mobile

Performance

Base frequency 2.2 GHz 2.02 GHz
Die size 257 mm²
L1 cache 80 KB (per core) 256 KB
L2 cache 2 MB (per core) 16 MB
L3 cache 30 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 10 nm 3 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72°C
Maximum core temperature 100°C
Maximum frequency 5.2 GHz 3.78 GHz
Number of cores 16 6
Number of threads 24 6
Unlocked
Transistor count 19 billion

Memory

ECC memory support
Supported memory types DDR4, DDR5 LPDDR5-6400
Max memory channels 1
Maximum memory bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Maximum memory size 6 GB

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Sockets supported Intel BGA 1964
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 55 Watt

Peripherals

PCIe configurations Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)

Graphics

Execution Units 20
Graphics base frequency 1398 MHz
iGPU core count 6