A Windows laptop can achieve similar battery life only during simple tasks.
One performance core in Apple Silicon uses about 5 watts, while a typical modern x86 laptop core consumes 25–30 watts.
One performance core in the most energy-efficient x86 chips is found in the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V, yet it still consumes 15 watts — three times more power with lower performance.
However, if the x86 CPU is idle or used infrequently, a laptop can reach similar battery life during tasks like reading text or watching videos.
One performance core in Apple Silicon uses about 5 watts, while a typical modern x86 laptop core consumes 25–30 watts.
One performance core in the most energy-efficient x86 chips is found in the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V, yet it still consumes 15 watts — three times more power with lower performance.
However, if the x86 CPU is idle or used infrequently, a laptop can reach similar battery life during tasks like reading text or watching videos.