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Apple M4 vs Core i7-12650HX

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Performance score

Apple M4 2024 · 10/10 cores/threads
39.54
Core i7-12650HX 2024 · 14/20 cores/threads
39.14

Apple M4 and Core i7-12650HX 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.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Apple M4
224+38 %

faster than 76% of tested · runs: 258

faster than 55% of tested · runs: 1

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

Overview

Apple M4Core i7-12650HX
Score (0–100) 39.54 39.14
Ranking position 163 164
Type Laptop Laptop
Manufacturer Apple Intel
Architecture Apple M4 Alder Lake
Release date Q4 2024 Q3 2024

Specifications

Apple M4Core i7-12650HX
Cores 10 14
Threads 10 20
P + E cores 4 + 6 6 + 8
Boost clock 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
L3 cache no data 24 MB
Unlocked multiplier no no
Integrated graphics no no
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Pros and cons

Apple M4

  • 36% faster single core

Core i7-12650HX

  • more cores: 14 vs 10
  • more threads: 20 vs 10

Other comparisons

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

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