Apple M5 vs Intel Lunar Lake: Architecture Clash
Comparing Apple's unified memory architecture to Intel's latest hybrid design for developers and power users.
Apple M5
$1,549$1,599
Price Drop
cores
12-core CPU, 22-core GPU
process
3nm (2nd gen)
tdp
25W
memory
Up to 96GB unified
npu
22-core Neural Engine (45 TOPS)
Intel Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200V)
$1,099$1,199
Price Drop
cores
8-core (4P + 4E)
process
Intel 18A
tdp
28W
memory
Up to 32GB LPDDR5X
npu
Intel AI Boost (48 TOPS)
Performance Benchmarks
Overall Profile (Normalized)
Quick Verdict
Top Raw Score
Apple M5
Best Value / Pricing
Intel Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200V)
Top AI & Compute
Intel Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200V)
Full Specification Breakdown
| Feature / Spec | Apple M5 | Intel Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200V) |
|---|---|---|
| cores | 12-core CPU, 22-core GPU | 8-core (4P + 4E) |
| process | 3nm (2nd gen) | Intel 18A |
| tdp | 25W | 28W |
| memory | Up to 96GB unified | Up to 32GB LPDDR5X |
| npu | 22-core Neural Engine (45 TOPS) | Intel AI Boost (48 TOPS) |
| Current Market Price | $1,549 USD | $1,099 USD |
Verdict
Apple M5 dominates across nearly every benchmark. Intel Lunar Lake's strength is its more accessible pricing and broader software compatibility. For pure performance-per-watt, the M5 is unmatched.