M1 Pro 8-Core vs Xeon E5-4669 v3

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar M1 Pro 8-Core

#208

M1 Pro 8-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4669 v3

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

102%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

100%

#123

Xeon E5-4669 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

96%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The M1 Pro 8-Core (2021) utilizes 5 nm technology and LPDDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	M1 Pro 8-Core	Xeon E5-4669 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4669 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	M1 Pro 8-Core	Xeon E5-4669 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

M1 Pro 8-Core Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4669 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M1 Pro 8-Core and Xeon E5-4669 v3

M1 Pro 8-Core

The M1 Pro 8-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,218 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-4669 v3

The Xeon E5-4669 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,430 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The M1 Pro 8-Core packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4669 v3 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-4669 v3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.22 GHz on the M1 Pro 8-Core versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4669 v3 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the M1 Pro 8-Core (base: 2.06 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-4669 v3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the M1 Pro 8-Core scores 17,218 against the Xeon E5-4669 v3's 17,430 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-4669 v3. L3 cache: 16 MB on the M1 Pro 8-Core vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4669 v3.

Feature	M1 Pro 8-Core	Xeon E5-4669 v3
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	18 / 36+125%
Boost Clock	3.22 GHz+11%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.06 GHz	2.1 GHz+2%
L3 Cache	16 MB	45 MB (total)+181%
L2 Cache	28 MB+11100%	256K (per core)
Process	5 nm-77%	22 nm
Architecture	—	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	17,218	17,430+1%

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Memory & Platform

The M1 Pro 8-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-4669 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M1 Pro 8-Core	Xeon E5-4669 v3
Socket	none	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-6400	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Virtualization (M1 Pro 8-Core) / not specified (Xeon E5-4669 v3). The M1 Pro 8-Core includes integrated graphics (Apple M1 Pro GPU (14-core)), while the Xeon E5-4669 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M1 Pro 8-Core targets Mobile.