M1 Pro vs Xeon E5-4669 v3
M1 Pro
Xeon E5-4669 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar M1 Pro
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4669 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M1 Pro | 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
| Insight | M1 Pro | Xeon E5-4669 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of M1 Pro and Xeon E5-4669 v3
M1 Pro
The M1 Pro is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.064 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 24 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.
Processing Power
The M1 Pro packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Xeon E5-4669 v3 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-4669 v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.22 GHz on the M1 Pro versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4669 v3 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the M1 Pro (base: 2.064 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-4669 v3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the M1 Pro scores 17,218 against the Xeon E5-4669 v3's 17,430 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-4669 v3. L3 cache: 24 MB on the M1 Pro vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4669 v3.
| Feature | M1 Pro | Xeon E5-4669 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10 | 18 / 36+80% |
| Boost Clock | 3.22 GHz+11% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.064 GHz | 2.1 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 45 MB (total)+88% |
| 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% |
Memory & Platform
The M1 Pro 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 | Xeon E5-4669 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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