M1 Pro 8-Core vs Xeon W-1270

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-1270

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

102%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

100%

#122

Xeon W-1270

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

95%

#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

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1270 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	M1 Pro 8-Core	Xeon W-1270
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	M1 Pro 8-Core	Xeon W-1270
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 W-1270 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M1 Pro 8-Core and Xeon W-1270

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-1270

The Xeon W-1270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 17,456 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The M1 Pro 8-Core packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon W-1270's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.22 GHz on the M1 Pro 8-Core versus 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1270 — a 43.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1270 (base: 2.06 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). In PassMark, the M1 Pro 8-Core scores 17,218 against the Xeon W-1270's 17,456 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon W-1270. L3 cache: 16 MB on the M1 Pro 8-Core vs 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1270.

Feature	M1 Pro 8-Core	Xeon W-1270
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.22 GHz	5 GHz+55%
Base Clock	2.06 GHz	3.4 GHz+65%
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	28 MB	—
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
PassMark	17,218	17,456+1%

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Memory & Platform

The M1 Pro 8-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1270 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M1 Pro 8-Core	Xeon W-1270
Socket	none	LGA1200
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 W-1270). The M1 Pro 8-Core includes integrated graphics (Apple M1 Pro GPU (14-core)), while the Xeon W-1270 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M1 Pro 8-Core targets Mobile.