Xeon W9-3495X
Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677
Apple M4 Pro
14C CPU · 20C GPU · 273 GB/s
Apple M4 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W9-3495X lands at 92 and Apple M4 Pro at 95. That puts Apple M4 Pro ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xeon W9-3495X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick Apple M4 Pro if…
- ✓Massive memory bandwidth
- ✓Silent under load
- ✓Excellent media engines
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
Apple M4 ProFrame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed
Apple M4 Pro leads on single (99 vs 84).
Creators & productivity
TieRendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
Apple M4 ProPerformance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost
Apple M4 Pro leads on efficiency (98 vs 78).
Value for money
Apple M4 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Apple M4 Pro more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $5,889).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xeon W9-3495X | Apple M4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids | — |
| Cores | ▲ 56 | 14 (10P+4E) |
| Threads | 112 | — |
| Socket | LGA4677 | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| GPU cores | — | 20 |
| Memory bandwidth | — | 273 GB/s |
| Neural engine | — | 16-core, 38 TOPS |
Xeon W9-3495X
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
Apple M4 Pro
- +Massive memory bandwidth
- +Silent under load
- +Excellent media engines
- −Only in MacBook Pro 14/16 + Mac mini
- −Windows ARM is still niche
- −Premium
FAQ: Xeon W9-3495X vs Apple M4 Pro
Which is better, Xeon W9-3495X or Apple M4 Pro? +
Apple M4 Pro scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xeon W9-3495X worth the price? +
At $5,889, Xeon W9-3495X delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in multi.
Is Apple M4 Pro worth the price? +
At $1,999, Apple M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in single.
Does Xeon W9-3495X or Apple M4 Pro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for gaming, Xeon W9-3495X or Apple M4 Pro? +
Apple M4 Pro — leads on single (99 vs 84). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.
Which is better for power efficiency, Xeon W9-3495X or Apple M4 Pro? +
Apple M4 Pro — leads on efficiency (98 vs 78). Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost.