Intel
Xeon W9-3495X
Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677
92
/ 100
From $5,889
VS
Apple
Apple M4
10C CPU · 10C GPU · Ray-Tracing
92
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W9-3495X lands at 92 and Apple M4 at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Xeon W9-3495X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick Apple M4 if…
- ✓Industry-best perf-per-watt
- ✓Hardware ray tracing on iGPU
- ✓LPDDR5X 120 GB/s
Xeon W9-3495X 92
vs 92 Apple M4
Score breakdown
Xeon W9-3495X
92 single 84
multi 92
gaming 72
efficiency 78
Apple M4
92 single 100
multi 86
gaming 72
efficiency 100
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xeon W9-3495X | Apple M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids | — |
| Cores | ▲ 56 | 10 (4P+6E) |
| Threads | 112 | — |
| Socket | LGA4677 | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Memory bandwidth | — | 120 GB/s |
| Neural engine | — | 16-core, 38 TOPS |
| Process | — | TSMC N3E |
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
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
FAQ: Xeon W9-3495X vs Apple M4
Which is better, Xeon W9-3495X or Apple M4? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 worth the price? +
At $1,099, Apple M4 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in single.
Does Xeon W9-3495X or Apple M4 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.