Xeon Gold 6143 vs M3 Pro 11-Core
Xeon Gold 6143
M3 Pro 11-Core
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6143
Performance Per Dollar M3 Pro 11-Core
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6143 | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6143 | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) | ✅ 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 Gold 6143 and M3 Pro 11-Core
Xeon Gold 6143
The Xeon Gold 6143 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,786 points. Launch price was $800.
M3 Pro 11-Core
The M3 Pro 11-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 11 cores and 11 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,861 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6143 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the M3 Pro 11-Core offers 11 cores / 11 threads — the Xeon Gold 6143 has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6143 versus 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 11-Core — a 1.5% clock advantage for the M3 Pro 11-Core (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.748 GHz). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6143 scores 24,786 against the M3 Pro 11-Core's 24,861 — a 0.3% lead for the M3 Pro 11-Core.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6143 | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+45% | 11 / 11 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.06 GHz+1% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+2% | 2.748 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm-79% |
| PassMark | 24,786 | 24,861 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6143 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the M3 Pro 11-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6143 | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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