M2 vs Xeon E5-2680 v3
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14864
Performance Difference
M2 is 0.5% faster than Xeon E5-2680 v3
Benchmarks & Performance Comparison
In this CPU comparison, M2 performs 0.5% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between M2 and Xeon E5-2680 v3.
Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.
Technical Specifications
Detailed hardware specifications for M2 and Xeon E5-2680 v3
M2
The M2 is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 10 June 2022 (3 years ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.424 GHz, with boost up to 3.48 GHz. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 20 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 14,933 points.
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Xeon E5-2680 v3
The Xeon E5-2680 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 14,864 points.
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