M3 Pro 11-Core vs Xeon Gold 6240

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 Gold 6240

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

609%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

4%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

11%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

10%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

10%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

10%

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Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

115%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

102%

#11

Xeon Gold 6240

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

79%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

79%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

72%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

71%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

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 6240 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	M3 Pro 11-Core	Xeon Gold 6240
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The M3 Pro 11-Core ($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	M3 Pro 11-Core	Xeon Gold 6240
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.

M3 Pro 11-Core Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6240 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M3 Pro 11-Core and Xeon Gold 6240

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 Gold 6240

The Xeon Gold 6240 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 18 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 24,918 points. Launch price was $2,445.

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Processing Power

The M3 Pro 11-Core packs 11 cores / 11 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6240 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon Gold 6240 has 7 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 11-Core versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240 — a 4% clock advantage for the M3 Pro 11-Core (base: 2.748 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6240 is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Pro 11-Core scores 24,861 against the Xeon Gold 6240's 24,918 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6240.

Feature	M3 Pro 11-Core	Xeon Gold 6240
Cores / Threads	11 / 11	18 / 36+64%
Boost Clock	4.06 GHz+4%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.748 GHz+6%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	24.75 MB
L2 Cache	—	18 MB
Process	3 nm-79%	14 nm
Architecture	—	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	24,861	24,918

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Memory & Platform

The M3 Pro 11-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6240 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.