M2 Pro vs Xeon Gold 6262

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

#204

M2 Pro

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6262

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

128%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Xeon Gold 6262

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

87%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

83%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

83%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

79%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

78%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

78%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

76%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

75%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

74%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

70%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6262 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	M2 Pro	Xeon Gold 6262
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 (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The M2 Pro ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	M2 Pro	Xeon Gold 6262
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 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6262 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M2 Pro and Xeon Gold 6262

M2 Pro

The M2 Pro is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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.

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Processing Power

The M2 Pro packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6262 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6262 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the M2 Pro versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6262 — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6262 (base: 2.42 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). In PassMark, the M2 Pro scores 21,939 against the Xeon Gold 6262's 21,823 — a 0.5% lead for the M2 Pro. L3 cache: 24 MB on the M2 Pro vs 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6262.

Feature	M2 Pro	Xeon Gold 6262
Cores / Threads	12 / 12	24 / 48+100%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+3%
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
Geekbench 6 Single	2,650	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,450	—

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Memory & Platform

The M2 Pro 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	Xeon Gold 6262
Socket	none	LGA 3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-6400	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: ARM Virtualization (M2 Pro) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6262). The M2 Pro includes integrated graphics (Apple M2 Pro GPU), while the Xeon Gold 6262 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Pro targets Professional Laptop.