M3 Pro 11-Core vs Xeon E5-2699 v4

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 M3 Pro 11-Core

#4

M3 Pro 11-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

79%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

74%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

73%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

69%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2699 v4

#519

Xeon E5-2690 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85

128%

#520

Xeon 6780E

MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513

127%

#521

Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

124%

#522

Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

124%

#523

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

123%

#524

Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

122%

#524

Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

122%

#524

Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

122%

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

120%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

113%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

106%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

104%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

102%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

101%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

100%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

100%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

95%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

94%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

64%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

63%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

61%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

53%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

42%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The M3 Pro 11-Core (2023) utilizes 3 nm technology and LPDDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	M3 Pro 11-Core	Xeon E5-2699 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2699 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	M3 Pro 11-Core	Xeon E5-2699 v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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.

M3 Pro 11-Core Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2699 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M3 Pro 11-Core and Xeon E5-2699 v4

M3 Pro 11-Core

The M3 Pro 11-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 11 cores and 11 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,861 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-2699 v4

The Xeon E5-2699 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,711 points. Launch price was $4,115.

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Processing Power

The M3 Pro 11-Core packs 11 cores / 11 threads, while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 has 11 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 11-Core versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 — a 12% clock advantage for the M3 Pro 11-Core (base: 2.748 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2699 v4 is built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Pro 11-Core scores 24,861 against the Xeon E5-2699 v4's 24,711 — a 0.6% lead for the M3 Pro 11-Core.

Feature	M3 Pro 11-Core	Xeon E5-2699 v4
Cores / Threads	11 / 11	22 / 44+100%
Boost Clock	4.06 GHz+13%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.748 GHz+25%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	55 MB
L2 Cache	—	5.5 MB
Process	3 nm-79%	14 nm
Architecture	—	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	24,861	24,711

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Memory & Platform

The M3 Pro 11-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M3 Pro 11-Core	Xeon E5-2699 v4
Socket	none	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	1536
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	40

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (M3 Pro 11-Core) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2699 v4). Direct competitor: Xeon E5-2699 v4 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.