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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.

By · Published June 21, 2026 at 19:31 UTC · Updated July 8, 2026 at 03:56 UTC

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  1. Detected The first matching coverage entered the Archynetys cluster.
  2. Latest coverage observed Most recent article currently attached to this story cluster.
  3. Evidence threshold reached The story had enough independent coverage for an explanatory brief.
  4. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 3.
  5. Outcome review added Archynetys revisited the signal after coverage cooled.

Source diversity sample: Wccftech · igor´sLAB · Digital Trends · TweakTown · VideoCardz.com.

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📍 Aftermath

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 52d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Where it stands

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.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 68d ago.

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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.

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