Apple M2 Max (12-core) vs Intel Processor N250
47.6Single-core—
41.5Multi-core—
80Efficiency82.2
52.8Platform27.6
6 spec wins — Apple M2 Max (12-core)1 spec wins — Intel Processor N250
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Processor N250 wins this laptop processor face-off, 54.9 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+2). Apple M2 Max (12-core) 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 platform score: 53 vs 28
- 500% higher Max memory: 96 GB vs 16 GB
- 200% higher cores: 12 vs 4
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Processor N250
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | — | 6 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 0 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz+2% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 38-core GPU | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 |
| Max memory | 96 GB+500% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Intel Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,760Top 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,500Top 36% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,600Top 79% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,600Top 56% | — |
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