CPU
GPU
M2 Pro 10-Core
Xeon Gold 6262
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 Pro 10-Core
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6262
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M2 Pro 10-Core | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M2 Pro 10-Core | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro 10-Core and Xeon Gold 6262
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 6262
The Xeon Gold 6262 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA 3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,823 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The M2 Pro 10-Core packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6262 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6262 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the M2 Pro 10-Core versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6262 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the M2 Pro 10-Core (base: 2.42 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). In PassMark, the M2 Pro 10-Core scores 21,939 against the Xeon Gold 6262's 21,823 — a 0.5% lead for the M2 Pro 10-Core. L3 cache: 24 MB on the M2 Pro 10-Core vs 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6262.
| Feature | M2 Pro 10-Core | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10 | 24 / 48+140% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.42 GHz+27% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 33 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB | — |
| Process | 5 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| PassMark | 21,939 | 21,823 |
Memory & Platform
The M2 Pro 10-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6262 uses LGA 3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M2 Pro 10-Core | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | LGA 3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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