Xeon E5-2680 v4 vs M1 Pro

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2680 v4

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

103%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

101%

#124

Xeon E5-2680 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

96%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M1 Pro

#208

M1 Pro

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The M1 Pro (2021) utilizes 5 nm technology and LPDDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2680 v4	M1 Pro
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2680 v4	M1 Pro
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2680 v4 and M1 Pro

Xeon E5-2680 v4

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,292 points. Launch price was $1,745.

M1 Pro

The M1 Pro is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.064 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,218 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the M1 Pro offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the Xeon E5-2680 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2680 v4 versus 3.22 GHz on the M1 Pro — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2680 v4 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.064 GHz). The Xeon E5-2680 v4 is built on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2680 v4 scores 17,292 against the M1 Pro's 17,218 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2680 v4. L3 cache: 35 MB on the Xeon E5-2680 v4 vs 24 MB on the M1 Pro.

Feature	Xeon E5-2680 v4	M1 Pro
Cores / Threads	14 / 28+40%	10 / 10
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+2%	3.22 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+16%	2.064 GHz
L3 Cache	35 MB+46%	24 MB
L2 Cache	3.5 MB	28 MB+700%
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Broadwell-EP (2016)	—
PassMark	17,292	17,218

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the M1 Pro uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.