Apple M2 vs Core i5-1335U: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
Apple M2 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
A +39.4%Apple M2 leads in this scenario (up to 39.4% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Apple M2 is better1
Blender Benchmark 4.1.0 39.4% faster107 samples/min vs 77 samples/min
Where Core i5-1335U is better2
Cores 2 more10 (2P + 8E) vs 8 (4P + 4E)
Max memory capacity 72 GB more96 GB vs 24 GB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- A ahead by 39.4%
Blender Benchmark 4.1.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Apple M2107.4 samples/minCore i5-1335U77.1 samples/minPosition among tested models (52)
B · 77A · 1070200400600Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. Apple M2 is ahead by 39.4% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Apple M2
107.4 samples/min · community measurement, sample 45 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 45 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 93.14–133.28; submissions 2024-03-29 to 2025-01-20; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · Intel Core i5-1335U
77.1 samples/min · community measurement, sample 20 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 20 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 48.29–99.17; submissions 2024-04-12 to 2024-07-06; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Reference results (17)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 105.5 | 95.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 111.7 | 77.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 104.4 | 108.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 102 | 39 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 106.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 105 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 143.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 132.6 | 65.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 113.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 116.6 | 83.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 108.6 | 75.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 110.4 | 82.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 109.2 | 76.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 107.4 | 53.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 107.5 | 67.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 103.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 104.9 | 45.7 | reference |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Apple M2 | B · Core i5-1335U | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 8 (4P + 4E) | 10 (2P + 8E) | B: 2 more |
| Threads | no data | 12 | no data for A |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | no data | 4.6 GHz | no data for A |
| Cache | |||
| L3 cache | no data | 12 MB | no data for A |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | no data | FCBGA1744 | no data for A |
| Process node | 5 nm | Intel 7 | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | Unified memory | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5/x | differs |
| Memory channels | no data | 2 | no data for A |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | no data | 5,200 MT/s | no data for A |
| Max memory capacity | 24 GB | 96 GB | B: 72 GB more |
| PCI Express | no data | PCIe 4.0, 20 lanes | no data for A |
| Integrated graphics | Apple M2 (8 / 10-core GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible) | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | no data | 15 W | no data for A |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | no data | 55 W | no data for A |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | no data | 12 W | no data for A |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A8 (4P + 4E)
B10 (2P + 8E)
B: 2 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
Ano data
B12
no data for AMax clock (Boost/Turbo)
Ano data
B4.6 GHz
no data for A
Cache
L3 cache
Ano data
B12 MB
no data for A
Platform
Socket
Ano data
BFCBGA1744
no data for AProcess node
A5 nm
BIntel 7
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
AUnified memory
BDDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5/x
differsMemory channels
Ano data
B2
no data for AOfficial memory speed
Ano data
B5,200 MT/s
no data for AFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A24 GB
B96 GB
B: 72 GB morePCI Express
Ano data
BPCIe 4.0, 20 lanes
no data for AIntegrated graphics
AApple M2 (8 / 10-core GPU)
BIntel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible)
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
Ano data
B15 W
no data for AMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
Ano data
B55 W
no data for AMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
Ano data
B12 W
no data for AThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Apple M2: Apple M2 (8 / 10-core GPU). Intel Core i5-1335U: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible).
Which is faster: Apple M2 or Intel Core i5-1335U?
Apple M2 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- Apple — specifications of Apple M2checked November 14, 2026
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i5-1335Uchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.