Apple M2 Pro vs Xeon E-2388G

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2388G
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
14.82
+8.2%
Apple M2 Pro
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 2424 Watt
13.70

Xeon E-2388G outperforms Apple M2 Pro by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2388G and Apple M2 Pro processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking473536
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataApple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency14.76no data
Architecture codenameRocket Lake-E (2021)no data
Release date8 September 2021 (3 years ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2388G and Apple M2 Pro basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)3.3 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)36 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)24 MB
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data40000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2388G and Apple M2 Pro compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1200no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt2424 ‑ 3504 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2388G and Apple M2 Pro. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Xeon E-2388G and Apple M2 Pro technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2388G and Apple M2 Pro are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2388G and Apple M2 Pro. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics P750Apple M2 Pro 19-Core GPU
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E-2388G and Apple M2 Pro integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported1no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2388G and Apple M2 Pro integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @60 Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E-2388G and Apple M2 Pro integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2388G and Apple M2 Pro.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes44no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon E-2388G 14.82
+8.2%
Apple M2 Pro 13.70

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon E-2388G 23546
+8.2%
Apple M2 Pro 21762

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.82 13.70
Recency 8 September 2021 17 January 2023
Physical cores 8 12
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 2424 Watt

Xeon E-2388G has a 8.2% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more threads, and 2451.6% lower power consumption.

Apple M2 Pro, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, 50% more physical cores, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon E-2388G and Apple M2 Pro.

Be aware that Xeon E-2388G is a server/workstation processor while Apple M2 Pro is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E-2388G and Apple M2 Pro, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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