M4 (10 cores) vs Xeon D-2766NT
M4 (10 cores)
Xeon D-2766NT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar M4 (10 cores)
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2766NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M4 (10 cores) | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($212) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M4 (10 cores) | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($212) |
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 M4 (10 cores) and Xeon D-2766NT
M4 (10 cores)
The M4 (10 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 23,784 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon D-2766NT
The Xeon D-2766NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 97 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,013 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The M4 (10 cores) packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Xeon D-2766NT offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon D-2766NT has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the M4 (10 cores) versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2766NT — a 34.7% clock advantage for the M4 (10 cores) (base: 2.89 GHz vs 2 GHz). In PassMark, the M4 (10 cores) scores 23,784 against the Xeon D-2766NT's 24,013 — a 1% lead for the Xeon D-2766NT.
| Feature | M4 (10 cores) | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10 | 14 / 28+40% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+42% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.89 GHz+45% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 20 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| Process | 3 nm-70% | 10 nm |
| PassMark | 23,784 | 24,013 |
Memory & Platform
The M4 (10 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2766NT uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M4 (10 cores) | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | FCBGA2579 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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