CPUs / Compare
Apple A18 Pro (6-core CPU) vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Product A: Apple
28 of 74 known
Change Apple A18 Pro (6-core CPU)
Product B: Intel
47 of 74 known
Change Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
41 of 66 fields differ
- 19 different values
- 22 known for one only
- 5 the same
- 20 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 90 CPUs.
- CoresA: 6B: 8Intel has 2 more.
- Max boost clockA: 4.04GHzB: 4.8GHzIntel is 0.76 GHz higher.
- Max memory speed (official, any module type)A: 7,500MT/sB: 8,533MT/sIntel is 1,033 MT/s higher.
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General
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Model numbers
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CPU process (as published)
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Cores and clocks
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Core configuration
AApple A18 Pro (6-core CPU)
| Core type | Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2 | Performance | 4.04 |
| Efficiency | 4 | Efficiency | 2.42 |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 21 October 2026Chip section: 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. Apple publishes no clock speeds or core architecture names.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-debuts-iphone-16-pro-and-iphone-16-pro-maxRead 21 October 2026Apple: a new 6-core CPU with two performance cores and four efficiency cores.5Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_A18Read 14 October 2026Two performance cores at 4.04 GHz and four efficiency cores at 2.42 GHz. Apple publishes no clocks. Wikipedia's figures come from software readings. The Apple Wiki reads 4.044 GHz and 2.424 GHz. Tom's Hardware gives about 4.0 and 2.4 GHz from Cinebench.6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/macbooks/apple-macbook-neo-a18-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tom's says Cinebench estimates the A18 Pro clock at up to 4.0 GHz on single-core tasks and 2.4 GHz for multi-core. This agrees with the 4.04 and 2.42 GHz stored.12Press articleeclecticlight.co/2026/04/13/cpu-core-frequencies-updated-for-all-current-apple-silicon-macsRead 21 October 2026Eclectic Light reads the maximum core frequencies from powermetrics for the A18 Pro in the MacBook Neo: 4044 MHz for the performance cores and 2424 MHz for the efficiency cores. This agrees with the 4.04 and 2.42 GHz stored.
BIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | Lion Cove | 2.2 | 4.8 |
| Low-power efficiency | 4 | Skymont | 2.2 | 3.7 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Total Cores 8. # of Performance-cores 4, Performance-core Base Frequency 2.2 GHz, Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4.8 GHz. # of Low Power Efficient-cores 4, Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency 2.2 GHz, Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3.7 GHz. ARK names no core architecture. The names Lion Cove and Skymont come from the Hot Chips 2024 slides.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)hc2024.hotchips.org/assets/program/conference/day1/56_HC2024.Intel.AGihon.final.pdfRead 15 October 2026Intel's Hot Chips 2024 Lunar Lake presentation names the P-core Lion Cove and the E-core Skymont. Its memory slide says up to 32 GB with 2 ranks of LPDDR5X on package.
Cores
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Cores labelled performance
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Cores labelled efficiency
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Threads
Max boost clock
4.04GHz5Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_A18Read 14 October 2026Performance core clock of 4.04 GHz. Not published by Apple.6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/macbooks/apple-macbook-neo-a18-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Cinebench estimate of up to 4.0 GHz, as quoted by Tom's Hardware. Agrees with 4.04 GHz.12Press articleeclecticlight.co/2026/04/13/cpu-core-frequencies-updated-for-all-current-apple-silicon-macsRead 21 October 2026powermetrics maximum for the performance cores: 4044 MHz. Agrees with 4.04 GHz.
Unlocked for overclocking
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Cache
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L2 cache
20MB9Press articleheise.de/-9960558Read 21 October 2026heise reports the Chipwise and TechInsights die analyses: the two performance cores of the A18 Pro share a total of 16 MB of L2 (8 MB in the A18), and the four efficiency cores with their cache are identical in the A18 and A18 Pro. The 4 MB efficiency cluster L2 is from the Wikipedia table below. Total L2 is 16 + 4 = 20 MB. PassMark and Low End Mac print 48 MB and 32 MB because they count each cluster cache once per core, so they are not used.10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_siliconRead 21 October 2026A-series table, A18 Pro row: L2 16 MB for the performance cores and 4 MB for the efficiency cores, plus 24 MB of cache beyond L2. heise reports that 24 MB as the system level cache. Apple publishes no cache sizes. The system level cache is shared with the GPU and NPU, so it is not stored as L3.
Power and thermals
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Base power (TDP)
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Max turbo power
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Configurable power range
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Memory
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Memory support
AApple A18 Pro (6-core CPU)
| Memory type | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|
| LPDDR5X | 7,500 |
Source11Spec databaselowendmac.com/2026/apple-a18-pro-specsRead 21 October 2026Low End Mac lists LPDDR5X-7500 (3750 MHz) and about 60 GB/s. Apple states 60GB/s memory bandwidth (MacBook Neo specs) and unified memory only, with no memory type or speed. A 64-bit bus at 7500 MT/s is exactly 60.0 GB/s, which matches Apple's figure. Module type is left out because Apple does not state it.13Spec databaseifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+16+Pro+Chip+ID/177358Read 21 October 2026iFixit iPhone 16 Pro chip ID: a Micron MT62F1G64D4AQ-031 XT:C LPDDR5X SDRAM layered over the A18 Pro (Apple APL1V07). This confirms LPDDR5X in the same package. The page states no speed, capacity or bus width.
BIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
| Memory type | Module type | Max speed (MT/s) |
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| LPDDR5X | On package | 8,533 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Memory Types: Up to LPDDR5X 8533 MT/s. Max Memory Size 32 GB. The memory sits in the processor package, so the module type is on-package. The maker gives 32 GB as 2 ranks and 16 GB as 1 rank, which is not a module count times ranks, so no configuration text is stored. The datasheet and Hot Chips slides confirm LPDDR5X on package.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Intel-core-ultra-mobile-processors-series-2-product-brief.pdfRead 15 October 2026SKU chart: Max Memory Speed LPDDR5X-8533 MT/s. The 258V column reads 32 GB/2R.
Max memory speed (official)
7,500MT/s
8,533MT/s
Memory channels
21Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Max # of Memory Channels: 2. The datasheet counts 8 channels of 16 bits, which is a 128-bit bus and 2 channels of 64 bits.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/829568/829568-004.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 54, Integrated LPDDR5x: 8 channels of 16 bit, maximum frequency 8533 MT/s, 1 or 2 ranks. That is a 128-bit bus, stored as 2 channels as ARK counts them.
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
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Max memory
ECC memory support
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Platform
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Socket or package
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Compatible chipsets
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CPU PCIe lanes
AApple A18 Pro (6-core CPU)
Not availableBIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4 |
| 4 | 4 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026PCI Express Revision 5.0 and 4.0. Configurations: 1x4 (x2,x4) 5.0 + 1x4 (x1,x2,x4) 4.0. Max # of PCI Express Lanes 8. The platform controller tile is part of the processor package, so its lanes count.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Intel-core-ultra-mobile-processors-series-2-product-brief.pdfRead 15 October 2026SKU chart row Total PCIe Lanes: 4 PCIe Gen 5 Lanes + 4 PCIe Gen 4 Lanes.
CPU PCIe lanes in total
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Highest PCIe generation
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Native USB ports
AApple A18 Pro (6-core CPU)
| Standard |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 21 October 2026Ports row: USB 3 (USB-C) with up to 10Gb/s and USB 2 (USB-C) with up to 480Mb/s. Apple lists device ports, not chip ports. The iPhone 16 Pro tech specs also state USB 3 up to 10Gb/s for the same chip, so the 10Gb/s standard (USB 3.2 Gen 2) is stored with no count. The Neo's USB 2 port is not stored, since Apple does not say whether the chip or other hardware provides it.7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121031Read 21 October 2026iPhone 16 Pro tech specs, Connector row: USB-C connector with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s). Apple names the display output only as native DisplayPort over USB-C, so no DisplayPort version is stored.
BIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
| Standard | Count |
|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 | 3 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel Thunderbolt 4: Yes. The product brief gives the count of 3 integrated Thunderbolt 4 ports. The datasheet also lists USB 3.2 lanes that boards may enable (at most two), but gives no fixed port count, so no USB 3.2 row is stored.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Intel-core-ultra-mobile-processors-series-2-product-brief.pdfRead 15 October 2026SKU chart row Thunderbolt Technology: 3 Integrated Thunderbolt 4 Ports, shared by all nine Lunar Lake SKUs.
Native USB4 or Thunderbolt
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Integrated graphics
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Integrated graphics
Integrated GPU
Apple A18 Pro GPU1Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 21 October 2026Chip section lists a 5-core GPU in the MacBook Neo. Apple's iPhone 16 Pro release lists a 6-core GPU for the same chip, so the core count is stored as two variant rows (5 and 6).4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 21 October 2026Apple, 4 March 2026: MacBook Neo has the A18 Pro with a 5-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine, and goes on sale on 11 March 2026. The 5-core GPU is one core fewer than the 6-core GPU of the iPhone 16 Pro, so the GPU core count is stored as two variant rows (5 and 6) and not as one base value.
GPU cores
Max GPU clock
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Max displays
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DisplayPort version
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HDMI version
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Hardware video encode
Hardware video decode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV11Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 21 October 2026Media Engine row: video decode engine, H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, plus AV1 decode. Apple does not list VP9 decode.
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV1, H.266 (VVC)1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026H.264, H.265 (HEVC) and AV1 Yes. H.266 (VVC): Decode Only. ARK has no VP9 row. The datasheet adds VP9.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/829568/829568-004.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 68, Hardware Accelerated Video Decoding: AVC/H264, HEVC/H265, VP9, AV1 and VVC/H266. Table 69 lists AVC, HEVC and AV1 for encoding.
NPU
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NPU performance
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Cinebench 2026 single-thread
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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Game frame rates
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Measured power and temperature
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CPU power in multi-thread load (measured)
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CPU power while gaming (measured)
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CPU power at idle (measured)
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CPU temperature in stress test
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In the box
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Cooler in the box
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Included cooler
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
support.apple.com/en-us/1263222Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126322Read 21 October 2026MacBook Neo tech specs on Apple Support. It lists the A18 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU, 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. It is the tech spec sheet of the laptop that uses the chip, since Apple has no chip spec sheet.
download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Intel-core-ultra-mobile-processors-series-2-product-brief.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Intel-core-ultra-mobile-processors-series-2-product-brief.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product Brief for Intel Core Ultra Mobile Processors (Series 2). Its SKU chart has one column per processor number, including the 258V.
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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