i7-2700K vs Apple M3 Pro 11-Core

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core
2023
11 cores / 11 threads, 27 Watt
15.61
+331%
Core i7-2700K
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.62

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core outperforms Core i7-2700K by a whopping 331% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M3 Pro 11-Core and Core i7-2700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4431507
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.32
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M3Core i7 (Desktop)
Power efficiency54.713.61
Architecture codenameno dataSandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)24 October 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$514

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

M3 Pro 11-Core and Core i7-2700K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores11 (Undeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads118
Base clock speed2.748 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data256 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data216 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data73 °C
Number of transistors37000 Million1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on M3 Pro 11-Core and Core i7-2700K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno dataLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)27 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M3 Pro 11-Core and Core i7-2700K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

M3 Pro 11-Core and Core i7-2700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M3 Pro 11-Core and Core i7-2700K are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M3 Pro 11-Core and Core i7-2700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Apple M3 Pro 14-Core GPUIntel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.35 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of M3 Pro 11-Core and Core i7-2700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M3 Pro 11-Core and Core i7-2700K.

PCIe versionno data2.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core 15.61
+331%
i7-2700K 3.62

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core 24788
+332%
i7-2700K 5744

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.61 3.62
Recency 30 October 2023 24 October 2011
Physical cores 11 4
Threads 11 8
Chip lithography 3 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 27 Watt 95 Watt

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core has a 331.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 175% more physical cores and 37.5% more threads, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 251.9% lower power consumption.

The M3 Pro 11-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2700K in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M3 Pro 11-Core is a notebook processor while Core i7-2700K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Pro 11-Core and Core i7-2700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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