M4 (8 cores)
VS
Xeon 6337P

M4 (8 cores) vs Xeon 6337P

M4 (8 cores)

8 Cores8 Thrd4 WWMax: 4 GHz2024
VS
Intel

Xeon 6337P

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 5 GHz2025

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 (8 cores)

#111
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180
110%
#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
105%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
103%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
101%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
100%
#126
M4 (8 cores)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6337P

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
596%
#1
Core i9-9990XE
MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A
4%
#2
Xeon W-11855M
MSRP: $450|Avg: $200
11%
#3
Xeon W-11955M
MSRP: $623|Avg: $450
10%
#4
Xeon W-11865MLE
MSRP: $467|Avg: $350
10%
#5
Xeon W-11865MRE
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
9%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
113%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
100%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
77%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
77%
#21
Xeon Platinum 8260M
MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A
70%
#22
Xeon Platinum 8268
MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A
70%
#24
Xeon Gold 6130H
MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A
68%
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 ($5) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 6337P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightM4 (8 cores)Xeon 6337P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The M4 (8 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 ($5 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightM4 (8 cores)Xeon 6337P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

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 (8 cores) and Xeon 6337P

M4 (8 cores)

The M4 (8 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 28 October 2024 (1 year ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 20,761 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon 6337P

The Xeon 6337P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 20,917 points. Launch price was $375.

Processing Power

The M4 (8 cores) packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon 6337P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the M4 (8 cores) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the M4 (8 cores) versus 5 GHz on the Xeon 6337P — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6337P (base: 2.89 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon 6337P is built on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 (8 cores) scores 20,761 against the Xeon 6337P's 20,917 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon 6337P.

FeatureM4 (8 cores)Xeon 6337P
Cores / Threads
8 / 8+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4 GHz
5 GHz+25%
Base Clock
2.89 GHz
3.5 GHz+21%
L3 Cache
18 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
3 nm-57%
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
20,761
20,917
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Memory & Platform

The M4 (8 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6337P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureM4 (8 cores)Xeon 6337P
Socket
none
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0