Xeon E-2436 vs M2 Pro 10-Core

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 Xeon E-2436

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

102%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

101%

#150

Xeon E-2436

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

99%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M2 Pro 10-Core

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

133%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

123%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

123%

#200

M2 Pro 10-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2436 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2436	M2 Pro 10-Core
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The M2 Pro 10-Core ($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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2436	M2 Pro 10-Core
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Xeon E-2436 Benchmark Check

M2 Pro 10-Core Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2436 and M2 Pro 10-Core

Xeon E-2436

The Xeon E-2436 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 2.9 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 21,708 points. Launch price was $331.

M2 Pro 10-Core

The M2 Pro 10-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2436 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the M2 Pro 10-Core offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the M2 Pro 10-Core has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2436 versus 3.7 GHz on the M2 Pro 10-Core — a 29.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2436 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.42 GHz). The Xeon E-2436 is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E-2436 scores 21,708 against the M2 Pro 10-Core's 21,939 — a 1.1% lead for the M2 Pro 10-Core. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2436 vs 24 MB on the M2 Pro 10-Core.

Feature	Xeon E-2436	M2 Pro 10-Core
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 10+67%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+35%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+20%	2.42 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	24 MB+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	36 MB+2780%
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	—
PassMark	21,708	21,939+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2436 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the M2 Pro 10-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.