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Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core vs Intel Core i7-14700K

Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.

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2 of 6 selectedApple M2 Ultra 24 CoreIntel Core i7-14700K
Side-by-side metrics
Best available benchmark scores and lowest listed price are highlighted.
Metric
Single core4,2084,454
Multicore50,94551,923
Estimated priceNot listed$379.99
Cores2420
Threads2428
Performance coresNot listed8
Efficient coresNot listed12
Turbo clockNot listed5.6 GHz
Typical TDPNot listed125 W
SocketNot listedFCLGA1700
First seenQ2 2023Q4 2023

How do the benchmark scores compare?

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core has a PassMark single-core score of 4,208, compared with 4,454 for Intel Core i7-14700K. Intel Core i7-14700K has the higher score in this benchmark.

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core has a PassMark multicore score of 50,945, compared with 51,923 for Intel Core i7-14700K. Intel Core i7-14700K 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.

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The retrieval date records when Find Me a CPU collected the source data. It is not a benchmark test date. Prices are USD estimates from the source, converted for other currencies, rather than live retailer offers. Release / first seen means the CPU first appeared on PassMark charts, not necessarily its launch date.

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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