Core Ultra 7 265
20C/20T · 5.2 GHz · 65 W · PassMark #262
Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core
24C CPU · 76C GPU · PassMark #?
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core Ultra 7 265 lands at 28 and Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core at 28. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Core Ultra 7 265 if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 49,724 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $326
Pick Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 50,932 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Best-in-class perf-per-watt on macOS
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Core Ultra 7 265Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core Ultra 7 265 more score per dollar ($326 vs $3,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core Ultra 7 265 | Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 (8P + 12E) | ▲ 24 (16P + 8E) |
| Threads | 20 | — |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | — |
| TDP | 65 W base / 182 W turbo | — |
| Socket | LGA 1851 | — |
| Class | Desktop | Desktop (Mac Studio, Mac Pro) |
| PassMark rank | #262 of 5,901 | #249 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 49,724 | ▲ 50,932 |
| GPU cores | — | 76 (top config) / 60 (base) |
| Neural Engine | — | 32-core (31.6 TOPS) |
| Memory bandwidth | — | 819.2 GB/s |
| Unified memory | — | Up to 192 GB LPDDR5-6400 |
| Process | — | 5 nm (TSMC N5P) |
| Transistors | — | 134 billion |
Core Ultra 7 265
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 49,724 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $326
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 50,932 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Best-in-class perf-per-watt on macOS
- −Only available inside Apple devices — no DIY upgrade path
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
FAQ: Core Ultra 7 265 vs Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core
Which is better, Core Ultra 7 265 or Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core? +
Both score 28 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core Ultra 7 265 worth the price? +
At $326, Core Ultra 7 265 delivers a Specdex score of 28 — strongest in passmark.
Is Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core worth the price? +
At $3,999, Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core delivers a Specdex score of 28 — strongest in passmark.
Does Core Ultra 7 265 or Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Core Ultra 7 265 or Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core? +
Core Ultra 7 265 — more score per dollar ($326 vs $3,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.