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Apple M4 — 10C CPU · 10C GPU · Ray-Tracing
Apple

Apple M4

10C CPU · 10C GPU · Ray-Tracing

92
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Xeon W9-3495X — Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677
Intel

Xeon W9-3495X

Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677

92
/ 100
From $5,889
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M4 lands at 92 and Xeon W9-3495X at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Apple M4 if…

  • ✓Industry-best perf-per-watt
  • ✓Hardware ray tracing on iGPU
  • ✓LPDDR5X 120 GB/s

Pick Xeon W9-3495X if…

  • ✓Massive core counts
  • ✓ECC memory support
  • ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Gaming

Apple M4

Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed

Apple M4 leads on single (100 vs 84).

Creators & productivity

Xeon W9-3495X

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Xeon W9-3495X leads on multi (92 vs 86).

Power efficiency

Apple M4

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

Apple M4 leads on efficiency (100 vs 78).

Value for money

Apple M4

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Apple M4 more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $5,889).

Apple M4 92
vs
92 Xeon W9-3495X

Score breakdown

Apple M4
92
single 100
multi 86
gaming 72
efficiency 100
Xeon W9-3495X
92
single 84
multi 92
gaming 72
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Apple M4 versus Xeon W9-3495X — full spec comparison
Spec Apple M4 Xeon W9-3495X
Cores
10 (4P+6E)
▲ 56
Memory bandwidth
120 GB/s
—
Neural engine
16-core, 38 TOPS
—
Process
TSMC N3E
—
Architecture
—
Sapphire Rapids
Threads
—
112
Socket
—
LGA4677
Release year
—
2023

Apple M4

Pros
  • +Industry-best perf-per-watt
  • +Hardware ray tracing on iGPU
  • +LPDDR5X 120 GB/s
Cons
  • −Only in Apple products
  • −Limited Windows gaming
  • −Entry-tier 8 GB RAM is tight for ML

Xeon W9-3495X

Pros
  • +Massive core counts
  • +ECC memory support
  • +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
  • −Niche platform, limited motherboards
  • −High TDP requires serious cooling
  • −Premium price

FAQ: Apple M4 vs Xeon W9-3495X

Which is better, Apple M4 or Xeon W9-3495X? +

Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Apple M4 worth the price? +

At $1,099, Apple M4 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in single.

Is Xeon W9-3495X worth the price? +

At $5,889, Xeon W9-3495X delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in multi.

Does Apple M4 or Xeon W9-3495X 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, Apple M4 or Xeon W9-3495X? +

Apple M4 — leads on single (100 vs 84). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.

Which is better for creator and productivity work, Apple M4 or Xeon W9-3495X? +

Xeon W9-3495X — leads on multi (92 vs 86). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.