Intel
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K
Panther Lake · 22C · 5.8 GHz
89
/ 100
From $429
VS
Apple M4 wins by 3
Apple
Apple M4
10C CPU · 10C GPU · Ray-Tracing
92
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Apple M4 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K lands at 89 and Apple M4 at 92. That puts Apple M4 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Intel Core Ultra 7 365K if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Pick Apple M4 if…
- ✓Industry-best perf-per-watt
- ✓Hardware ray tracing on iGPU
- ✓LPDDR5X 120 GB/s
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K 89
vs 92 Apple M4
Score breakdown
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K
89 single 91
multi 89
gaming 90
efficiency 86
Apple M4
92 single 100
multi 86
gaming 72
efficiency 100
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 365K | Apple M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Panther Lake | — |
| Cores | ▲ 22 (8P+12E+2LP) | 10 (4P+6E) |
| Socket | LGA1851 | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Memory bandwidth | — | 120 GB/s |
| Neural engine | — | 16-core, 38 TOPS |
| Process | — | TSMC N3E |
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
Apple M4
Pros
- +Industry-best perf-per-watt
- +Hardware ray tracing on iGPU
- +LPDDR5X 120 GB/s
Cons
- −Only in Apple products
- −Limited Windows gaming
- −Entry-tier 8 GB RAM is tight for ML
FAQ: Intel Core Ultra 7 365K vs Apple M4
Which is better, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K or Apple M4? +
Apple M4 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Intel Core Ultra 7 365K worth the price? +
At $429, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in single.
Is Apple M4 worth the price? +
At $1,099, Apple M4 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in single.
Does Intel Core Ultra 7 365K or Apple M4 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.