M3 vs Core Ultra 7 258V: which is better
Apple M3 (laptop, 2023) against Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (laptop, 2024): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- M3 is 1% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 19,055 vs 18,875).
- M3 is 17% faster per core.
| M3 | Core Ultra 7 258V | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.4 | 26.2 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 19,055 | 18,875 |
| Single-thread rating | 4,705 | 4,008 |
| US price | Mac computers only | laptops only |
| Cores | 8 (4P + 4E) | 8 (4P + 4E) |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | no data | 2.2 GHz |
| Max boost | 4.05 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | none | 12 MB |
| TDP | no data | 17 W |
| Max power | no data | 37 W |
| Memory | LPDDR5 (on package) | LPDDR5X (on package) |
| Memory speed | 6400 MT/s | 8533 MT/s |
| PCI Express | no data | PCIe 4.0 |
| Socket | BGA (soldered) | BGA (soldered) |
| Process | 3 nm (TSMC N3B) | 3 nm (TSMC N3B) |
| Architecture | Apple M3 | Lunar Lake |
| Series | M3 | Core Ultra 200V |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Integrated graphics | Apple GPU (10 cores) | Arc 140V |