M4 (8 cores) vs Xeon E-2456
M4 (8 cores)
Xeon E-2456
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar M4 (8 cores)
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2456
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M4 (8 cores) | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M4 (8 cores) | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) |
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 (8 cores) and Xeon E-2456
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.
Xeon E-2456
The Xeon E-2456 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 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: 20,705 points. Launch price was $375.
Processing Power
The M4 (8 cores) packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2456 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the M4 (8 cores) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the M4 (8 cores) versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2456 — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2456 (base: 2.89 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2456 is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 (8 cores) scores 20,761 against the Xeon E-2456's 20,705 — a 0.3% lead for the M4 (8 cores).
| Feature | M4 (8 cores) | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2.89 GHz | 3.3 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | — | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 20,761 | 20,705 |
Memory & Platform
The M4 (8 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2456 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M4 (8 cores) | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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