M3 Pro 11-Core vs Xeon Silver 4410Y
M3 Pro 11-Core
Xeon Silver 4410Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 M3 Pro 11-Core
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4410Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M3 Pro 11-Core | Xeon Silver 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M3 Pro 11-Core | Xeon Silver 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M3 Pro 11-Core and Xeon Silver 4410Y
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 Silver 4410Y
The Xeon Silver 4410Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4000. Passmark benchmark score: 24,895 points. Launch price was $573.
Processing Power
The M3 Pro 11-Core packs 11 cores / 11 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4410Y offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Silver 4410Y has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 11-Core versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4410Y — a 4% clock advantage for the M3 Pro 11-Core (base: 2.748 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4410Y is built on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Pro 11-Core scores 24,861 against the Xeon Silver 4410Y's 24,895 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Silver 4410Y.
| Feature | M3 Pro 11-Core | Xeon Silver 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 11 / 11 | 12 / 24+9% |
| Boost Clock | 4.06 GHz+4% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.748 GHz+37% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | — | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 24,861 | 24,895 |
Memory & Platform
The M3 Pro 11-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4410Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M3 Pro 11-Core | Xeon Silver 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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