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M1
Xeon D-1712TR
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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. The M1 is positioned at rank 1004 and the Xeon D-1712TR is on rank 361, so the Xeon D-1712TR offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar M1
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1712TR
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M1 | Xeon D-1712TR |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M1 | Xeon D-1712TR |
|---|---|---|
| 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 and Xeon D-1712TR
M1
The M1 is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.064 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Passmark benchmark score: 8,207 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon D-1712TR
The Xeon D-1712TR is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,155 points. Launch price was $263.
Processing Power
The M1 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1712TR offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the M1 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the M1 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1712TR — a 3.2% clock advantage for the M1 (base: 2.064 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon D-1712TR is built on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M1 scores 8,207 against the Xeon D-1712TR's 8,155 — a 0.6% lead for the M1. L3 cache: 16 MB on the M1 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1712TR.
| Feature | M1 | Xeon D-1712TR |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+3% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.064 GHz+3% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+60% | 10 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1180% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | — | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 8,207 | 8,155 |
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