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M2 Max
Xeon 6353P
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.
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Performance Per Dollar M2 Max
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6353P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M2 Max | Xeon 6353P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M2 Max | Xeon 6353P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M2 Max and Xeon 6353P
M2 Max
The M2 Max is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.424 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 48 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,824 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon 6353P
The Xeon 6353P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 26,910 points. Launch price was $426.
Processing Power
The M2 Max packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon 6353P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M2 Max has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the M2 Max versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon 6353P — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Xeon 6353P (base: 2.424 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon 6353P is built on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 Max scores 26,824 against the Xeon 6353P's 26,910 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon 6353P. L3 cache: 48 MB on the M2 Max vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon 6353P.
| Feature | M2 Max | Xeon 6353P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.424 GHz | 2.7 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB+100% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+1700% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 26,824 | 26,910 |
Memory & Platform
The M2 Max uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6353P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M2 Max | Xeon 6353P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-6400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Virtualization (M2 Max) / not specified (Xeon 6353P). The M2 Max includes integrated graphics (Apple M2 Max GPU), while the Xeon 6353P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Max targets Mobile.
| Feature | M2 Max | Xeon 6353P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Apple M2 Max GPU | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Virtualization | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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