Xeon W-1270 vs M1 Pro
Xeon W-1270
M1 Pro
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 W-1270
Performance Per Dollar M1 Pro
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1270 | 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 | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1270 | M1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 W-1270 and M1 Pro
Xeon W-1270
The Xeon W-1270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 17,456 points. Launch price was $800.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1270 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the M1 Pro offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the M1 Pro has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1270 versus 3.22 GHz on the M1 Pro — a 43.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1270 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.064 GHz). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1270 scores 17,456 against the M1 Pro's 17,218 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon W-1270. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1270 vs 24 MB on the M1 Pro.
| Feature | Xeon W-1270 | M1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 10+25% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+55% | 3.22 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+65% | 2.064 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 24 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | — | 28 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 5 nm-64% |
| PassMark | 17,456+1% | 17,218 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1270 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the M1 Pro uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1270 | M1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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