M4 Max (16 cores) vs Xeon Platinum 8352M
M4 Max (16 cores)
Xeon Platinum 8352M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar M4 Max (16 cores)
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8352M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M4 Max (16 cores) | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,471) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M4 Max (16 cores) | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,471) |
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 (16 cores) and Xeon Platinum 8352M
M4 Max (16 cores)
The M4 Max (16 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2024 (1 year ago). It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 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: 43,985 points. Launch price was $499.
Xeon Platinum 8352M
The Xeon Platinum 8352M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 44,406 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The M4 Max (16 cores) packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8352M offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8352M has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.51 GHz on the M4 Max (16 cores) versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8352M — a 25.2% clock advantage for the M4 Max (16 cores) (base: 2.75 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8352M is built on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 Max (16 cores) scores 43,985 against the Xeon Platinum 8352M's 44,406 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8352M.
| Feature | M4 Max (16 cores) | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.51 GHz+29% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.75 GHz+20% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 48 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-70% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | — | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 43,985 | 44,406 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 4,060 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 26,675 | — |
Memory & Platform
The M4 Max (16 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8352M uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to Unified Memory memory speed. The Xeon Platinum 8352M supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 40 (M4 Max (16 cores)) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8352M) — the Xeon Platinum 8352M offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Apple Silicon (M4 Max (16 cores)) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8352M).
| Feature | M4 Max (16 cores) | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | Unified Memory | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+3276700% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 64+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8352M supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Apple Virtualization (M4 Max (16 cores)) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8352M). The M4 Max (16 cores) includes integrated graphics (Apple 40-core GPU), while the Xeon Platinum 8352M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M4 Max (16 cores) targets Professional Laptop. Direct competitor: M4 Max (16 cores) rivals Ryzen AI Max PRO 390; Xeon Platinum 8352M rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | M4 Max (16 cores) | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Apple 40-core GPU | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | Apple Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Professional Laptop | — |
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