Intel Core 3 304 gets close to MacBook Neo’s Apple A18 Pro in PassMark
Intel's latest processor is challenging Apple's dominance in laptop performance benchmarks.
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📍 How it ended
The Intel Core 3 304 appeared on PassMark, where it tied or matched the MacBook Neo's Apple A18 Pro in multi-threaded performance despite having one fewer core. Leaks also suggested a Wildcat Lake Refresh featuring an 8-core expansion.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 5d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Intel's Core 3 304 processor has shown strong performance in multi-threaded PassMark tests, matching Apple's A18 Pro chip in the MacBook Neo. Coverage from Wccftech, Digital Trends, TweakTown, VideoCardz.com and igor'sLAB emphasizes the competitive edge of Intel's new CPU, which operates with one fewer core than the A18 Pro.
The leak also suggests an upcoming 8-core expansion for Intel's Wildcat Lake series. Watch for further details on the Wildcat Lake refresh and how it may impact the laptop market.
Coverage does not yet specify release dates or pricing for the new Intel processors.
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Quick answers
What is the Intel Core 3 304?
The Intel Core 3 304 is a new processor that has shown strong performance in multi-threaded PassMark tests, matching Apple's A18 Pro chip.
Which outlets are covering this trend?
Wccftech, Digital Trends, TweakTown, VideoCardz.com and igor'sLAB are among the outlets covering this trend.
What is the Wildcat Lake series?
The Wildcat Lake series is an upcoming line of Intel processors that may include an 8-core expansion.
Coverage (5)
- Intel’s Core 3 304 Ties Apple’s A18 Pro In Multi-Threaded PassMark, Despite Running One Fewer Core Wccftech · 22d ago
- Intel Wildcat Lake Refresh: Leak suggests 8-core expansion instead of a small Nova Lake Mobile igor´sLAB · 22d ago
- Intel Core 3 test shows it could give Windows laptops a fighting chance again MacBook Neo Digital Trends · 22d ago
- Intel Core 3 304 'Wildcat Lake' CPU appears on PassMark, matches the MacBook Neo TweakTown · 22d ago
- Intel Core 3 304 gets close to MacBook Neo’s Apple A18 Pro in PassMark VideoCardz.com · 22d ago
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