FPSVersusApple M2 vs Core i5-1235U
Performance score
Apple M2 and Core i5-1235U are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Apple M2 | Core i5-1235U | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 25.33 | 25.29 |
| Ranking position | 373 | 374 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Intel |
| Architecture | Apple M2 (Avalanche / Blizzard) | Alder Lake |
| Release date | Q2 2022 | Q1 2022 |
Specifications
| Apple M2 | Core i5-1235U | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| P + E cores | 4 + 4 | 2 + 8 |
| Base clock | no data | 1.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.49 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | no data | 12 MB |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | no | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Pros and cons
Apple M2
- no notable advantages
Core i5-1235U
- more cores: 10 vs 8
- more threads: 12 vs 8
- has integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics)
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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