Apple M2 Pro vs Xeon E5-2696 v4
Aggregate performance score
Xeon E5-2696 v4 outperforms Apple M2 Pro by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon E5-2696 v4 and M2 Pro processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 439 | 544 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Server | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Xeon E5 | Apple Apple M-Series |
| Power efficiency | 9.87 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Broadwell (2015−2019) | no data |
| Release date | 20 June 2016 (8 years ago) | 17 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
Detailed specifications
Xeon E5-2696 v4 and 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 cores | 22 (Docosa-Core) | 12 (Dodeca-Core) |
| Threads | 44 | 12 |
| Base clock speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.424 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Bus type | QPI | no data |
| Bus rate | 2 × 9.6 GT/s | no data |
| Multiplier | 22 | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 3.3 MB |
| L2 cache | 5.5 MB | 36 MB |
| L3 cache | 55 MB | 24 MB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Die size | 456.12 mm2 | no data |
| Number of transistors | 7200 Million | 40000 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon E5-2696 v4 and 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 configuration | 2 (Multiprocessor) | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | no data |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and M2 Pro. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | - |
| AVX | + | - |
| vPro | + | no data |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| TSX | + | - |
Security technologies
Xeon E5-2696 v4 and M2 Pro technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and M2 Pro. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Maximum memory size | 1,536 GB | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Apple M2 Pro 19-Core GPU |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and M2 Pro.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 40 | no 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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 15.65 | 13.73 |
| Recency | 20 June 2016 | 17 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 22 | 12 |
| Threads | 44 | 12 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 5 nm |
Xeon E5-2696 v4 has a 14% higher aggregate performance score, and 83.3% more physical cores and 266.7% more threads.
Apple M2 Pro, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.
The Xeon E5-2696 v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the M2 Pro in performance tests.
Be aware that Xeon E5-2696 v4 is a server/workstation processor while Apple M2 Pro is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Apple M2 Pro, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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