M4 Max (14 cores) vs Xeon 6724P
M4 Max (14 cores)
Xeon 6724P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar M4 Max (14 cores)
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6724P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M4 Max (14 cores) | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M4 Max (14 cores) | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) |
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 Max (14 cores) and Xeon 6724P
M4 Max (14 cores)
The M4 Max (14 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 November 2024 (1 year ago). It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.59 GHz, with boost up to 4.51 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 38,558 points. Launch price was $499.
Xeon 6724P
The Xeon 6724P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 38,061 points. Launch price was $3,622.
Processing Power
The M4 Max (14 cores) packs 14 cores / 14 threads, while the Xeon 6724P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon 6724P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.51 GHz on the M4 Max (14 cores) versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6724P — a 4.8% clock advantage for the M4 Max (14 cores) (base: 2.59 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon 6724P is built on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 Max (14 cores) scores 38,558 against the Xeon 6724P's 38,061 — a 1.3% lead for the M4 Max (14 cores).
| Feature | M4 Max (14 cores) | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 14 | 16 / 32+14% |
| Boost Clock | 4.51 GHz+5% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.59 GHz | 3.6 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | — | 72 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm | Intel 3 nm |
| Architecture | — | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 38,558+1% | 38,061 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 25,000 |
Memory & Platform
The M4 Max (14 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6724P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 8533 on the M4 Max (14 cores) versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6724P — the M4 Max (14 cores) supports 199.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6724P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 0 (M4 Max (14 cores)) vs 8 (Xeon 6724P). PCIe lanes: 0 (M4 Max (14 cores)) vs 88 (Xeon 6724P) — the Xeon 6724P offers 88 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Apple M4 (M4 Max (14 cores)) and C741 (Xeon 6724P).
| Feature | M4 Max (14 cores) | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 8533+170560% | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 | 4096 GB+3355443100% |
| RAM Channels | 0 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 88 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6724P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (macOS) (M4 Max (14 cores)) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6724P). The M4 Max (14 cores) includes integrated graphics (Apple M4 Max GPU (32-core)), while the Xeon 6724P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon 6724P targets Server. Direct competitor: M4 Max (14 cores) rivals Ryzen AI Max PRO 390; Xeon 6724P rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | M4 Max (14 cores) | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Apple M4 Max GPU (32-core) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d (macOS) | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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