FPSVersusApple M3 vs Core Ultra 5 226V
Performance score
Apple M3 and Core Ultra 5 226V 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 M3 | Core Ultra 5 226V | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 31.1 | 30.58 |
| Ranking position | 292 | 301 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | no data | 94.01 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Intel |
| Architecture | Apple M3 (Everest / Sawtooth) | Lunar Lake |
| Release date | Q4 2023 | Q3 2024 |
Specifications
| Apple M3 | Core Ultra 5 226V | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| P + E cores | 4 + 4 | 4 + 4 |
| Base clock | no data | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.05 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | no data | 8 MB |
| Process node | no data | TSMC N3B |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | no | Intel Arc 130V |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | 40 TOPS |
Compatibility
| Apple M3 | Core Ultra 5 226V | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | no data | FCBGA2833 |
| TDP | no data | 17 W |
| Max temperature | no data | 100 °C |
Memory and PCI Express
| Apple M3 | Core Ultra 5 226V | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | no data | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Max memory | no data | 16 GB |
| PCI Express version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCIe lanes | no data | 8 |
Pros and cons
Apple M3
- 8% faster single core
Core Ultra 5 226V
- newer: released in 2024
- has integrated graphics (Intel Arc 130V)
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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