M3 Pro 12-Core vs Xeon Gold 6222V

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 12-Core

#206

M3 Pro 12-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6222V

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

130%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

124%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

124%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

118%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

118%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

117%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

113%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

113%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

111%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

105%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

104%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

102%

#68

Xeon Gold 6222V

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

90%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

87%

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 6222V is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	M3 Pro 12-Core	Xeon Gold 6222V
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 12-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 12-Core	Xeon Gold 6222V
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 12-Core Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6222V Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M3 Pro 12-Core and Xeon Gold 6222V

M3 Pro 12-Core

The M3 Pro 12-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 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: 24,170 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Gold 6222V

The Xeon Gold 6222V 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,254 points. Launch price was $1,600.

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Processing Power

The M3 Pro 12-Core packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6222V offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6222V has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 12-Core versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6222V — a 12% clock advantage for the M3 Pro 12-Core (base: 2.748 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6222V is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Pro 12-Core scores 24,170 against the Xeon Gold 6222V's 24,254 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6222V.

Feature	M3 Pro 12-Core	Xeon Gold 6222V
Cores / Threads	12 / 12	20 / 40+67%
Boost Clock	4.06 GHz+13%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.748 GHz+53%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	—	27.5 MB
L2 Cache	—	20 MB
Process	3 nm-79%	14 nm
Architecture	—	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	24,170	24,254

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Memory & Platform

The M3 Pro 12-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6222V uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.