Apple M3 Pro (12-core) vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
70.5Single-core72.8
52.2Multi-core73.8
93.3Efficiencyspec-based44.4
43.4Platformspec-based69.6
1 spec wins — Apple M3 Pro (12-core)11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 67.9 to 62.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+22) and single-core (+2). Apple M3 Pro (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 M3 Pro (12-core)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Stronger multi-core score: 74 vs 52
- 611% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 36 GB
- 115% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 31,781 vs 14,800
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 6
- 99% higher PassMark: 47,933 vs 24,069
General
| Spec | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | — | 55 W |
| Max TDP | — | 160 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz+28% |
| L3 cache | — | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 18-core GPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 36 GB | 256 GB+611% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+5%Top 12% | 2,959Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,300Top 21% | 17,915+17%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,930Top 27% | 2,154+12%Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,800Top 36% | 31,781+115%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 24,069Top 40% | 47,933+99%Top 8% |
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