FPSVersusApple M5 vs Core Ultra 7 255U
Performance score
Core Ultra 7 255U is 3% faster than Apple M5 by our estimate.
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)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Apple M5 | Core Ultra 7 255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 43.3 | 44.47 |
| Ranking position | 110 | 102 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Intel |
| Architecture | Apple M5 | Arrow Lake |
| Release date | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 |
Specifications
| Apple M5 | Core Ultra 7 255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 12 |
| Threads | 10 | 14 |
| P + E cores | 4 + 6 | 2 + 10 |
| Boost clock | 4.61 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | no data | 12 MB |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | no | Intel Graphics |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Pros and cons
Apple M5
- 22% faster single core
Core Ultra 7 255U
- more cores: 12 vs 10
- more threads: 14 vs 10
- has integrated graphics (Intel Graphics)
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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