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Apple M3 Pro 12-Core vs Intel Core i7-13700K

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core

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The Apple M3 Pro (12 Core) is a system on a chip (SoC) from Apple for notebooks that was launched in late 2023. It integrates a new 12-core CPU with 6 performance cores with up to 4.06 GHz and 6 efficiency cores with 2.8 GHz. There is also a slimmed-down 11-core variant with a 14-core GPU.

Compared to the M2 Pro the M3 Pro has been slimmed down somewhat and swaps two performance cores for efficiency cores. This is due to the changed core configuration, as 6 cores are now used per cluster (the M2 Pro and M3 still have 4 cores per cluster). Furthermore, the memory bus has been reduced from 256 bits to 192 bits (150 GB/s vs. 200 GB/s). However, thanks to the new architecture and higher clock rates, the new M3 Pro is still slightly faster.

The M3 Pro also integrates a new graphics card with dynamic caching, mesh shading and ray tracing acceleration via hardware. In the top model, all 18 cores of the chip are used and support up to 3 displays simultaneously (internal and 2 external).

GPU and CPU can jointly access the shared memory on the package (unified memory). This is available in 18 or 36 GB variants and offers 150 GB/s maximum bandwidth (192 bit bus).

The integrated 16-core Neural Engine has also been revised and now offers 18 TOPS peak performance (compared to 15.8 TOPS in the M2 but 35 TOPS in the new A17 Pro). The video engine now also supports AV1 decoding in hardware. H.264, HEVC and ProRes (RAW) can still be decoded and encoded.

Unfortunately, the integrated WLAN only continues to support WiFi 6E (no WiFi 7), unlike the small M3 SoC thunderbolt 4 is also supported (max 40 Gbit/s).

The chip is manufactured in the current 3nm process (N3B) at TSMC and contains 37 billion transistors (-7.5% vs. Apple M2 Pro).

Intel Core i7-13700K

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The Intel Core i7-13700K is a high-end CPU based on the current Raptor Lake architecture, which was introduced in September 2022. The base clock is 3.4 GHz and can reach up to 5.4 GHz under optimal conditions. The total of 16 cores are divided into 8 P-cores and 8 E-cores, which we already know from the Alder Lake architecture. Compared to the Intel Core i7-12700K, however, the number of E-cores has been doubled, meaning that the Intel Core i7-13700K now offers 24 threads. As usual, the K models continue to offer a freely selectable multiplier, which simplifies overclocking. In addition, all new Raptor Lake processors can be operated on the existing Socket 1700 motherboards.

Performance

Compared to the Intel Core i7-12700K, the Core i7-13700K still offers 8 P-cores, but these are to be relieved by 8 additional E-cores for demanding applications. The E-cores primarily take care of background applications. The hybrid architecture relies on the Intel Thread Director, which is responsible for the correct allocation of tasks. Compared to Alder Lake, the number of e-cores has been doubled, which significantly improves multi-thread performance in combination with a further increase in IPC. If all requirements are met, Intel Turbo Boost 3.0 can increase the clock rate of the P-cores to up to 5.4 GHz. The E-cores can also be overclocked and reach a maximum of 3.4 GHz.

Graphics

Like the Intel Core i7-12700K, the Intel Core i7-13700K offers an integrated graphics unit (iGPU). The Intel Iris Xe architecture continues to serve as the basis. In terms of performance, however, not much has changed with the new Intel UHD Graphics 770.

Power Consumption

The Intel Core i7-13700K is specified with a TDP of 125 watts, which corresponds to the PL1 value. In Boost mode, the processor's performance can increase to up to 253 watts (PL2). However, this requires good cooling. If all restrictions are deactivated in the BIOS, the PL2 value is not restricted by a Tau value.

ModelApple M3 Pro 12-CoreIntel Core i7-13700K
SeriesApple Apple M3Intel Raptor Lake-S
Series: Raptor Lake-S Raptor Lake
Apple M3 Max 16-Core compare2.75 - 4.06 GHz16 / 16 cores
Apple M3 Max 14-Core compare2.75 - 4.06 GHz14 / 14 cores
Apple M3 Pro 12-Core « 2.75 - 4.06 GHz12 / 12 cores
Apple M3 Pro 11-Core compare2.75 - 4.06 GHz11 / 11 cores
Apple M3 compare2.75 - 4.06 GHz8 / 8 cores
Intel Core i9-13900K compare3 - 5.8 GHz24 / 32 cores36 MB L3
Intel Core i7-13700K « 3.4 - 5.4 GHz16 / 24 cores30 MB L3
Intel Core i5-13600K compare3.5 - 5.1 GHz14 / 20 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core i5-13500 compare2.5 - 4.8 GHz14 / 20 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core i5-13500T compare2.5 - 4.6 GHz14 / 20 cores24 MB L3
Clock2748 - 4056 MHz3400 - 5400 MHz
Cores / Threads12 / 12
6 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core
6 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core
16 / 24
8 x 5.4 GHz Intel Raptor Cove P-Core
8 x 3.4 GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core
TDP27 Watt125 Watt
Transistors37000 Million
Technology3 nm10 nm
FeaturesARMv8 Instruction SetIntel UHD Graphics 770, DDR5 5600 MT/s, DDR4 3200 MT/s
iGPUApple M3 Pro 18-Core GPUIntel UHD Graphics 770 (300 - 1600 MHz)
ArchitectureARMx86
Announced
Manufacturerwww.apple.comwww.intel.de
CodenameRaptor Lake
L2 Cache24 MB
L3 Cache30 MB
Die Size257 mm2
max. Temp.100 °C
SocketLGA 1700
$409 U.S.

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - i7-13700K
54.1 pt (75%)
Cinebench 2024 - Cinebench 2024 CPU Single Core
143 Points (99%)
Cinebench 2024 - Cinebench 2024 CPU Multi Core
1059 Points (20%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core
15106 Points (14%)
min: 30737     avg: 30745     median: 30745 (29%)     max: 30753 Points
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core
1977 Points (84%)
min: 2114     avg: 2116     median: 2116 (90%)     max: 2118 Points
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
min: 808     avg: 812     median: 811.5 (90%)     max: 815 Points
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
min: 11685     avg: 11714     median: 11713.5 (29%)     max: 11742 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
2163 Points (14%)
min: 4438     avg: 4508     median: 4507.5 (28%)     max: 4577 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
303 Points (91%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
53 Points (69%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
3.7 Points (91%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
11278 Points (68%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
85748 Points (62%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
135499 Points (94%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
17002 Points (21%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
170.2 s (2%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
2.3 s (0%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
12835 Points (20%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multli Thread 4 runs
min: 110420     avg: 111390     median: 111390 (64%)     max: 112359 MIPS
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
min: 7061     avg: 7062     median: 7061.5 (84%)     max: 7062 MIPS
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
232 fps (81%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
406 fps (94%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
min: 33.7     avg: 33.9     median: 33.9 (59%)     max: 34 fps
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
2.2 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
4 GB/s (69%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
15.8 GB/s (41%)
Blender - Blender 3.3 Classroom CPU *
314 Seconds (4%)
min: 174     avg: 176.5     median: 176.5 (2%)     max: 179 Seconds
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
327 Seconds (2%)
min: 106     avg: 108     median: 108 (1%)     max: 110 Seconds
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
min: 0.3855     avg: 0.4     median: 0.4 (8%)     max: 0.3899 sec
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
18153 Points (39%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
6.2 s (1%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
13.2 s (1%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
317.8 s (1%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
85363 Points (75%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
31214 Points (84%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
99898 Points (81%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
99878 Points (81%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
103719 Points (87%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
28204 Points (71%)
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
45127 Points (80%)
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
18897 Points (80%)
Geekbench 6.2 - Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
3138 Points (84%)
2962 Points (80%)
Geekbench 6.2 - Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
15480 Points (61%)
19249 Points (76%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
2327 Points (98%)
min: 2081     avg: 2110     median: 2110 (89%)     max: 2139 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
15298 Points (27%)
min: 19719     avg: 20191     median: 20190.5 (36%)     max: 20662 Points
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
2064 Points (9%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
19217 Points (61%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
8955 Points (89%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
69210 Points (76%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
376.2 ms (0%)
min: 444     avg: 445.7     median: 444 (1%)     max: 449 ms
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
96501 Points (85%)
WebXPRT 4 - WebXPRT 4 Score
301 Points (86%)
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
427 Points (89%)
348 Points (73%)
CrossMark - CrossMark Overall
1977 Points (76%)
2325 Points (89%)
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
357 Watt (62%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
47.9 Watt (9%)
357 Watt (65%)
Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption - external Monitor *
5.8 Watt (4%)
83.7 Watt (55%)
Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption 150cd 1min *
7.5 Watt (8%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor
45.2 Points per Watt (34%)

Average Benchmarks Apple M3 Pro 12-Core → 100% n=12

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-13700K → 122% n=12

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