Apple M2 Max (12-core) vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
60.4Single-core54.1
51.9Multi-core38.4
80Efficiencyspec-based81.9
52.8Platformspec-based51.8
6 spec wins — Apple M2 Max (12-core)4 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M2 Max (12-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 59.1 to 52.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+14) and single-core (+6). Intel Core Ultra 7 155U 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 single-core score: 60 vs 54
- Stronger multi-core score: 52 vs 38
- 300% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 2
- 66% higher PassMark: 26,834 vs 16,133
- 61% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,500 vs 8,981
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 30% higher Boost clock: 4.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- 17% higher threads: 14 vs 12
General
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | — | 15 W |
| Max TDP | — | 57 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Performance cores | 8+300% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | — | 1.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+30% |
| L3 cache | — | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 38-core GPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 96 GB | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,760+26%Top 34% | 2,195Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,500+61%Top 29% | 8,981Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,600Bottom 41% | 1,627+2%Bottom 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,600+52%Top 38% | 9,627Bottom 37% |
| PassMark | 26,834+66%Top 28% | 16,133Bottom 34% |
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