Apple M5 vs Core i7-14650HX: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
Intel Core i7-14650HX 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
B +21%Intel Core i7-14650HX leads in this scenario (up to 21% 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 M5 is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where Core i7-14650HX is better2
Cores 6 more16 (8P + 8E) vs 10 (4P + 6E)
Max memory capacity 160 GB more192 GB vs 32 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.
- 3.6% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Apple M5275.7 samples/minCore i7-14650HX285.7 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 276B · 2860200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. The 3.6% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · Apple M5
275.7 samples/min · community measurement, sample 42 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 42 submissions (6 outliers excluded), interquartile range 270.87–280.37; submissions 2025-10-17 to 2026-08-12; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · Intel Core i7-14650HX
285.7 samples/min · community measurement, sample 57 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 57 submissions (12 outliers excluded), interquartile range 259.97–305.14; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-03-09; 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.
Other comparable benchmarks (1)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 242.3 | 293.2 | B +21% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (11)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 226.4 | 267.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 250.5 | 299.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 248.2 | 206.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 247.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 247.8 | 300.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 245.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 263.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 368.2 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 288.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 289.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 278.7 | no pair |
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 M5 | B · Core i7-14650HX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 10 (4P + 6E) | 16 (8P + 8E) | B: 6 more |
| Threads | no data | 24 | no data for A |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | no data | 2.2 GHz | no data for A |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | no data | 5.2 GHz | no data for A |
| Cache | |||
| L3 cache | no data | 30 MB | no data for A |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | no data | FCBGA1964 | no data for A |
| Process node | 3 nm | Intel 7 | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | Unified memory | DDR4, DDR5 | 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 | 5,600 MT/s | no data for A |
| Max memory capacity | 32 GB | 192 GB | B: 160 GB more |
| PCI Express | no data | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | no data for A |
| Integrated graphics | Apple M5 (8 / 10-core GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics (14th gen) | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | no data | 55 W | no data for A |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | no data | 157 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 | 45 W | no data for A |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A10 (4P + 6E)
B16 (8P + 8E)
B: 6 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
Ano data
B24
no data for ABase clock
Ano data
B2.2 GHz
no data for AFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
Ano data
B5.2 GHz
no data for A
Cache
L3 cache
Ano data
B30 MB
no data for A
Platform
Socket
Ano data
BFCBGA1964
no data for AProcess node
A3 nm
BIntel 7
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
AUnified memory
BDDR4, DDR5
differsMemory channels
Ano data
B2
no data for AOfficial memory speed
Ano data
B5,600 MT/s
no data for AFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A32 GB
B192 GB
B: 160 GB morePCI Express
Ano data
BPCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
no data for AIntegrated graphics
AApple M5 (8 / 10-core GPU)
BIntel UHD Graphics (14th gen)
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
Ano data
B55 W
no data for AMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
Ano data
B157 W
no data for AMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
Ano data
B45 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 M5: Apple M5 (8 / 10-core GPU). Intel Core i7-14650HX: Intel UHD Graphics (14th gen).
Which is faster: Apple M5 or Intel Core i7-14650HX?
Intel Core i7-14650HX 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 M5checked November 14, 2026
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i7-14650HXchecked 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 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.