Xeon E-2378 vs M1 Pro 8-Core
Xeon E-2378
M1 Pro 8-Core
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2378
Performance Per Dollar M1 Pro 8-Core
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2378 | M1 Pro 8-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($562) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2378 | M1 Pro 8-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($562) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon E-2378 and M1 Pro 8-Core
Xeon E-2378
The Xeon E-2378 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 17,069 points. Launch price was $800.
M1 Pro 8-Core
The M1 Pro 8-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,218 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2378 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the M1 Pro 8-Core's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2378 versus 3.22 GHz on the M1 Pro 8-Core — a 39.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2378 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.06 GHz). The Xeon E-2378 is built on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E-2378 scores 17,069 against the M1 Pro 8-Core's 17,218 — a 0.9% lead for the M1 Pro 8-Core. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2378 vs 16 MB on the M1 Pro 8-Core.
| Feature | Xeon E-2378 | M1 Pro 8-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+49% | 3.22 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+26% | 2.06 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 28 MB+5500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 5 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-E (2021) | — |
| PassMark | 17,069 | 17,218 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,821 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,986 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2378 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M1 Pro 8-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon E-2378 versus LPDDR5-6400 on the M1 Pro 8-Core — the M1 Pro 8-Core supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E-2378 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Xeon E-2378) vs 4 (M1 Pro 8-Core). PCIe lanes: 20 (Xeon E-2378) vs 0 (M1 Pro 8-Core) — the Xeon E-2378 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon E-2378 | M1 Pro 8-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon E-2378 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E-2378) vs Virtualization (M1 Pro 8-Core). The M1 Pro 8-Core includes integrated graphics (Apple M1 Pro GPU (14-core)), while the Xeon E-2378 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M1 Pro 8-Core targets Mobile.
| Feature | Xeon E-2378 | M1 Pro 8-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Apple M1 Pro GPU (14-core) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | Virtualization |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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