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M2 Max
Xeon E-2468
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 E-2468
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M2 Max | Xeon E-2468 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M2 Max | Xeon E-2468 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E-2468
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 E-2468
The Xeon E-2468 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 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: 26,652 points. Launch price was $426.
Processing Power
The M2 Max packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E-2468 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M2 Max has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the M2 Max versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2468 — a 33.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2468 (base: 2.424 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E-2468 is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 Max scores 26,824 against the Xeon E-2468's 26,652 — a 0.6% lead for the M2 Max. L3 cache: 48 MB on the M2 Max vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2468.
| Feature | M2 Max | Xeon E-2468 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.2 GHz+41% |
| Base Clock | 2.424 GHz | 2.6 GHz+7% |
| 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-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 26,824 | 26,652 |
Memory & Platform
The M2 Max uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2468 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M2 Max | Xeon E-2468 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| 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 E-2468). The M2 Max includes integrated graphics (Apple M2 Max GPU), while the Xeon E-2468 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Max targets Mobile.
| Feature | M2 Max | Xeon E-2468 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Apple M2 Max GPU | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Virtualization | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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