Apple M2 Pro vs i3-7360X

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Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7360X and M2 Pro processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the rankingnot rated544
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple Apple M-Series
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)no data
Release date3 October 2017 (7 years ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7360X and M2 Pro 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 cores2 (Dual-core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed4.3 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)3.3 MB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)36 MB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)24 MB
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data40000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7360X and M2 Pro 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 configuration1no data
Socket2066no data
Power consumption (TDP)112 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7360X and M2 Pro. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7360X and M2 Pro are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7360X and M2 Pro. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataApple M2 Pro 19-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7360X and M2 Pro.

PCIe version3.0no data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 3 October 2017 17 January 2023
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm

Apple M2 Pro has an age advantage of 5 years, 500% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i3-7360X and M2 Pro. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i3-7360X is a desktop processor while Apple M2 Pro is a notebook one.


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