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Apple M3 8 vs Intel 5 120U

Both CPUs were released (or first benchmaked) within the last year, while Apple M3 8 Core is around 11% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 21% faster in single-thread testing. However, Apple M3 8 Core uses around 29% more power. The CPUs selected in this comparison belong in different CPU Classes: Desktop, Laptop, Mobile/Embedded. Consider, selecting CPUs from simliar CPU Class for more apt comparison.The values below were tabulated from a combined 468 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.

×Apple M3 8 Core×Intel Core 5 120U+ ADD
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Socket TypeNA2FCBGA1744
CPU ClassDesktop, Laptop, Mobile/EmbeddedMobile/Embedded
Clockspeed4.0 GHz1.4 GHz
Turbo SpeedNA2Up to 5.0 GHz
# of Physical Cores8 (Threads: 8)10 (Threads: 12)
CacheNA2L1: 928KB, L2: 6.5MB, L3: 12MB
TDP20W15W
Yearly Running Cost$3.65$2.74
Other8 and 10 Core GPUIntel Graphics
First Seen on ChartQ4 2023Q1 2024
# of Samples40167
CPU Value0.051.0
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)4832(0.0%)3824(-20.9%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)19544(0.0%)17324(-11.4%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 21st of August 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Apple M3 8 Core
19,544
Intel Core 5 120U
17,324
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 21st of August 2024 - Higher results represent better value
Apple M3 8 Core
NA
Intel Core 5 120U
51.0
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 21st of August 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Apple M3 8 Core
4,832
Intel Core 5 120U
3,824
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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.
Apple M3 8 Core Intel Core 5 120U
Max TDP20W15W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.