Apple M4 vs Intel Xeon W-3245

The Intel Xeon W-3245 is based on the Cascade Lake W architecture and was designed by the manufacturer Intel for use in professional workstations.

It is manufactured using the 14 nm process. This processor provides a high number of cores, making it suitable for computationally intensive tasks. Benchmarks show decent multi-core performance, while single-core performance is lower compared to other architectures. With a memory bandwidth of 141 GB/s and support for PCIe 3.0, it is designed for high data throughput.

The thermal load is high due to the high Thermal Design Power, which makes appropriate cooling necessary. The price is oriented towards corporate customers, making the price-performance ratio less attractive for home users. It remains a choice for server applications and specialized engineering tasks.

The Apple M4 is manufactured using the 3 nm process and targets users who need computing power with low energy consumption.

The architecture of the Apple M4 delivers higher single-core performance and is also more than ten percent above the comparison model in multi-core performance. With the integrated Apple M4 (10 Core) graphics, it provides a foundation for visual applications, although it is not a dedicated gaming chip due to the lack of special hardware optimizations.

The power consumption is inherently low, which minimizes heat generation. Since the chip is permanently integrated into the respective system, the costs depend on the end device. It is recommended for creative workflows and users who prefer an energy-efficient system with integrated graphics performance.