Xeon W-2140B vs M1 Pro 8-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 W-2140B

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Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

101%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

100%

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Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

99%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

98%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M1 Pro 8-Core

#208

M1 Pro 8-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 ($99) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2140B is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-2140B	M1 Pro 8-Core
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The M1 Pro 8-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 ($99 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2140B	M1 Pro 8-Core
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 W-2140B Benchmark Check

M1 Pro 8-Core Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2140B and M1 Pro 8-Core

Xeon W-2140B

The Xeon W-2140B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,319 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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2140B packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the M1 Pro 8-Core's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon W-2140B versus 3.22 GHz on the M1 Pro 8-Core — a 26.4% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2140B (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.06 GHz). The Xeon W-2140B is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2140B scores 17,319 against the M1 Pro 8-Core's 17,218 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-2140B. L3 cache: 11 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2140B vs 16 MB on the M1 Pro 8-Core.

Feature	Xeon W-2140B	M1 Pro 8-Core
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+30%	3.22 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+55%	2.06 GHz
L3 Cache	11 MB (total)	16 MB+45%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	28 MB+2700%
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	—
PassMark	17,319	17,218

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2140B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the M1 Pro 8-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-2140B	M1 Pro 8-Core
Socket	LGA2066	none
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2140B) / Virtualization (M1 Pro 8-Core). The M1 Pro 8-Core includes integrated graphics (Apple M1 Pro GPU (14-core)), while the Xeon W-2140B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M1 Pro 8-Core targets Mobile.