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Apple M3 Pro 12-core vs Core Ultra 5 135H

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Performance score

Apple M3 Pro 12-core 2023 · 12/12 cores/threads
37.33 +3%
Core Ultra 5 135H 2024 · 14/18 cores/threads
36.34

By our estimate, Apple M3 Pro 12-core beats Core Ultra 5 135H by 3%.

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.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 77% of tested · runs: 45

faster than 14% of tested · runs: 2

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Apple M3 Pro 12-coreCore Ultra 5 135H
Score (0–100) 37.33 36.34
Ranking position 186 191
Type Laptop Laptop
Manufacturer Apple Intel
Architecture Apple M3 (Everest / Sawtooth) Meteor Lake
Release date Q4 2023 Q2 2024

Specifications

Apple M3 Pro 12-coreCore Ultra 5 135H
Cores 12 14
Threads 12 18
P + E cores 6 + 6 4 + 10
Boost clock 4.05 GHz 4.6 GHz
L3 cache no data 18 MB
Unlocked multiplier no no
Integrated graphics no Intel Arc Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Pros and cons

Apple M3 Pro 12-core

  • 15% faster single core

Core Ultra 5 135H

  • more cores: 14 vs 12
  • more threads: 18 vs 12
  • newer: released in 2024
  • has integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics)

Other comparisons

Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.

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