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Apple M5 Pro 15-core vs Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus

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Performance score

Apple M5 Pro 15-core 2026 · 15/15 cores/threads
59.84
Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus 2026 · 20/20 cores/threads
59.91

Apple M5 Pro 15-core and Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus 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)

faster than 98% of tested · runs: 6

faster than 94% 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 M5 Pro 15-coreCore Ultra 7 270HX Plus
Score (0–100) 59.84 59.91
Ranking position 39 38
Type Laptop Laptop
Manufacturer Apple Intel
Architecture Apple M5 Pro / Max (super + performance cores) Arrow Lake
Release date Q1 2026 Q1 2026

Specifications

Apple M5 Pro 15-coreCore Ultra 7 270HX Plus
Cores 15 20
Threads 15 20
P + E cores 5 + 10 8 + 12
Base clock no data 2.7 GHz
Boost clock 4.61 GHz 5.3 GHz
L3 cache no data 30 MB
Unlocked multiplier no no
Integrated graphics no Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores)
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Pros and cons

Apple M5 Pro 15-core

  • 19% faster single core

Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus

  • more cores: 20 vs 15
  • more threads: 20 vs 15
  • has integrated graphics (Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores))

Other comparisons

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

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