M4 (10 cores)
VS
Xeon W-1370P

M4 (10 cores) vs Xeon W-1370P

M4 (10 cores)

10 Cores10 Thrd4 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024
VS
Intel

Xeon W-1370P

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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 M4 (10 cores)

#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
125%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
122%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
114%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
114%
#197
M4 (10 cores)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1370P

#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
105%
#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
100%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
100%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
100%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
99%
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 ($323) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1370P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightM4 (10 cores)Xeon W-1370P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($323)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The M4 (10 cores) ($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 ($323 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightM4 (10 cores)Xeon W-1370P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($323)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M4 (10 cores) and Xeon W-1370P

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.

Intel

Xeon W-1370P

The Xeon W-1370P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,698 points. Launch price was $428.

Processing Power

The M4 (10 cores) packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Xeon W-1370P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M4 (10 cores) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the M4 (10 cores) versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1370P — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370P (base: 2.89 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W-1370P is built on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 (10 cores) scores 23,784 against the Xeon W-1370P's 23,698 — a 0.4% lead for the M4 (10 cores).

FeatureM4 (10 cores)Xeon W-1370P
Cores / Threads
10 / 10+25%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
5.2 GHz+18%
Base Clock
2.89 GHz
3.6 GHz+25%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
512 kB (per core)
Process
3 nm-79%
14 nm
Architecture
Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark
23,784
23,698
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Memory & Platform

The M4 (10 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1370P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureM4 (10 cores)Xeon W-1370P
Socket
none
LGA1200
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0