M4 (10 cores) vs Xeon Gold 6122
M4 (10 cores)
Xeon Gold 6122
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 M4 (10 cores)
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6122
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M4 (10 cores) | Xeon Gold 6122 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M4 (10 cores) | Xeon Gold 6122 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M4 (10 cores) and Xeon Gold 6122
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 Gold 6122
The Xeon Gold 6122 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 23,781 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The M4 (10 cores) packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6122 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6122 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the M4 (10 cores) versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6122 — a 17.3% clock advantage for the M4 (10 cores) (base: 2.89 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). In PassMark, the M4 (10 cores) scores 23,784 against the Xeon Gold 6122's 23,781 — a 0% lead for the M4 (10 cores).
| Feature | M4 (10 cores) | Xeon Gold 6122 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10 | 20 / 40+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+19% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.89 GHz+61% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 28 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| Process | 3 nm-79% | 14 nm |
| PassMark | 23,784 | 23,781 |
Memory & Platform
The M4 (10 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6122 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M4 (10 cores) | Xeon Gold 6122 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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