M1 Pro 8-Core vs Xeon W-11855M

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 W-11855M

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5356%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

39%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

100%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

90%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

88%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

84%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1011%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

899%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

694%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

691%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($200) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-11855M is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	M1 Pro 8-Core	Xeon W-11855M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The M1 Pro 8-Core ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($200 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	M1 Pro 8-Core	Xeon W-11855M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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 W-11855M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M1 Pro 8-Core and Xeon W-11855M

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 W-11855M

The Xeon W-11855M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,462 points. Launch price was $450.

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Processing Power

The M1 Pro 8-Core packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon W-11855M offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the M1 Pro 8-Core has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.22 GHz on the M1 Pro 8-Core versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-11855M — a 41.4% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11855M (base: 2.06 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon W-11855M is built on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the M1 Pro 8-Core scores 17,218 against the Xeon W-11855M's 17,462 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon W-11855M. L3 cache: 16 MB on the M1 Pro 8-Core vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11855M.

Feature	M1 Pro 8-Core	Xeon W-11855M
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.22 GHz	4.9 GHz+52%
Base Clock	2.06 GHz	3.2 GHz+55%
L3 Cache	16 MB	18 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	28 MB+2140%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm-50%	10 nm SuperFin
Architecture	—	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	17,218	17,462+1%

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Memory & Platform

The M1 Pro 8-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-11855M uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M1 Pro 8-Core	Xeon W-11855M
Socket	none	FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
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 W-11855M). The M1 Pro 8-Core includes integrated graphics (Apple M1 Pro GPU (14-core)), while the Xeon W-11855M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M1 Pro 8-Core targets Mobile.