CPU
GPU
M2 Pro 10-Core
Core i7-13700TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar M2 Pro 10-Core
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M2 Pro 10-Core | Core i7-13700TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($476) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M2 Pro 10-Core | Core i7-13700TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($476) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of M2 Pro 10-Core and Core i7-13700TE
M2 Pro 10-Core
The M2 Pro 10-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-13700TE
The Core i7-13700TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,026 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The M2 Pro 10-Core packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Core i7-13700TE offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700TE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the M2 Pro 10-Core versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-13700TE — a 25.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700TE (base: 2.42 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i7-13700TE is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 Pro 10-Core scores 21,939 against the Core i7-13700TE's 22,026 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-13700TE. L3 cache: 24 MB on the M2 Pro 10-Core vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700TE.
| Feature | M2 Pro 10-Core | Core i7-13700TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10 | 16 / 24+60% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 2.42 GHz+120% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 30 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+1700% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 21,939 | 22,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,000 |
Memory & Platform
The M2 Pro 10-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-13700TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M2 Pro 10-Core | Core i7-13700TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (M2 Pro 10-Core) / Yes (Core i7-13700TE). The Core i7-13700TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the M2 Pro 10-Core requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-13700TE targets Embedded.
| Feature | M2 Pro 10-Core | Core i7-13700TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
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