Intel Xeon W-2191B | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon W-2191B or Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Xeon W-2191B has 18 cores with 36 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 512 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon W-2191B was released in Q3/2017. The Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) was released in Q3/2021. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 (15) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake W | Architecture | M1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon W-2191B is a 18 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (4.30 GHz). The Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon W-2191B | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
18 | Cores | 8 |
36 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.30 GHz (4.30 GHz) | A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 6x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Xeon W-2191B | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 224 |
-- | Shader | 1792 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon W-2191B supports a maximum of 512 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Xeon W-2191B | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
512 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | -- |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Xeon W-2191B has a TDP of 140 W, that of the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) is 35 W. |
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Intel Xeon W-2191B | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-2191B has a 24.75 MB cache, while the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) cache has a total of 24.00 MB. |
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Intel Xeon W-2191B | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
LGA 2066 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
2.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
9,569 CB R23 MC @ 35 W |
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon W-2191B | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
Apple iMac Pro (2017) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |