M2 Pro 10-Core vs Xeon Gold 6130T

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 M2 Pro 10-Core

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

133%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

123%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

123%

#200

M2 Pro 10-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130T

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

124%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

123%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

112%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

112%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

108%

#28

Xeon Gold 6130T

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The M2 Pro 10-Core (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and LPDDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	M2 Pro 10-Core	Xeon Gold 6130T
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6130T (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	M2 Pro 10-Core	Xeon Gold 6130T
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.

M2 Pro 10-Core Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6130T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M2 Pro 10-Core and Xeon Gold 6130T

M2 Pro 10-Core

The M2 Pro 10-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Gold 6130T

The Xeon Gold 6130T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 21,804 points. Launch price was $1,988.

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Processing Power

The M2 Pro 10-Core packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130T offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6130T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the M2 Pro 10-Core versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130T — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.42 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6130T is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 Pro 10-Core scores 21,939 against the Xeon Gold 6130T's 21,804 — a 0.6% lead for the M2 Pro 10-Core. L3 cache: 24 MB on the M2 Pro 10-Core vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130T.

Feature	M2 Pro 10-Core	Xeon Gold 6130T
Cores / Threads	10 / 10	16 / 32+60%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.42 GHz+15%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB+9%	22 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+125%	16 MB
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	—	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	21,939	21,804

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Memory & Platform

The M2 Pro 10-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130T uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.