Apple M2 Max (12-core) vs Intel Core i7-1260P
60.4Single-core58.1
51.9Multi-core39.2
80Efficiencyspec-based60.2
52.8Platformspec-based53.8
8 spec wins — Apple M2 Max (12-core)4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-1260P
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M2 Max (12-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 59.1 to 50.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+13) and single-core (+2). Intel Core i7-1260P still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple M2 Max (12-core)
- Stronger multi-core score: 52 vs 39
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
- 64% higher PassMark: 26,834 vs 16,411
- 53% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 14,600 vs 9,551
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,500 vs 9,532
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-1260P
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 28% higher Boost clock: 4.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
General
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | — | 28 W |
| Max TDP | — | 64 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | — | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz+28% |
| L3 cache | — | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 38-core GPU | Intel Iris Xe (96 EU) |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,400 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5-5200 / DDR5-4800 / LPDDR4x-4267 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 96 GB+50% | 64 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,760+14%Top 34% | 2,424Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,500+52%Top 29% | 9,532Bottom 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,600Bottom 41% | 1,695+6%Bottom 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,600+53%Top 38% | 9,551Bottom 33% |
| PassMark | 26,834+64%Top 28% | 16,411Bottom 37% |
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