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Apple A18 Pro (MacBook Neo) vs Intel Core 3 304
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 3,990 | 3,812 |
| Multicore | 11,820 | 12,199 |
| Estimated price | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cores | 6 | 5 |
| Threads | 6 | 5 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | 1 |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | 4 |
| Turbo clock | Not listed | 4.3 GHz |
| Typical TDP | Not listed | 15 W |
| Socket | Not listed | FCBGA1516 |
| First seen | Q1 2026 | Q2 2026 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
Apple A18 Pro (MacBook Neo) has a PassMark single-core score of 3,990, compared with 3,812 for Intel Core 3 304. Apple A18 Pro (MacBook Neo) has the higher score in this benchmark.
Apple A18 Pro (MacBook Neo) has a PassMark multicore score of 11,820, compared with 12,199 for Intel Core 3 304. Intel Core 3 304 has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
Sources and data freshness
- Apple A18 Pro (MacBook Neo) on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Core 3 304 on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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