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Intel Ultra 7 256V vs Apple M3 8

The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is newer than Apple M3 8 Core also around 5% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, but Apple M3 8 Core is around 16% faster in single-thread testing. However, Apple M3 8 Core uses around 16% more power. The CPUs selected in this comparison belong in different CPU Classes: Laptop, Desktop, Mobile/Embedded. Consider, selecting CPUs from simliar CPU Class for more apt comparison.The values below were tabulated from a combined 788 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.
×Intel Core Ultra 7 256V×Apple M3 8 Core+ ADD
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Socket TypeFCBGA2833NA2
CPU ClassLaptopDesktop, Laptop, Mobile/Embedded
Clockspeed2.2 GHz4.0 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 4.8 GHzNA2
# of Physical Cores8 (Threads: 8)8 (Threads: 8)
CacheL1: 832KB, L2: 14.0MB, L3: 12MBNA2
TDP17W20W
Yearly Running Cost$3.10$3.65
OtherIntel Arc Graphics 140V8 and 10 Core GPU
First Seen on ChartQ3 2024Q4 2023
# of Samples30758
CPU Value0.00.0
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)3980(-16.3%)4755(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)20253(0.0%)19233(-5.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 9th of January 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
20,253
Apple M3 8 Core
19,233
CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 9th of January 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
3,980
Apple M3 8 Core
4,755
Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Apple M3 8 Core
Max TDP17W20W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.030.04
Running cost per day$0.009$0.010
Power consumption per year (kWh)12.414.6
Running cost per year$3.10$3.65
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.