EPYC 7573X vs Apple M2

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M2
2022
8 cores / 8 threads, 20 Watt
9.40
EPYC 7573X
2022
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
43.71
+365%

EPYC 7573X outperforms Apple M2 by a whopping 365% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M2 and EPYC 7573X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking81449
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesApple Apple M-Seriesno data
Power efficiency44.4514.76
Architecture codenameno dataMilan-X (2022)
Release date10 June 2022 (2 years ago)22 March 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

M2 and EPYC 7573X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads864
Base clock speed2.424 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.48 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache2 MB64K (per core)
L2 cache20 MB512K (per core)
L3 cacheno data768 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data8x 81 mm2
Number of transistors20000 Million33,200 million
64 bit support+-

Compatibility

Information on M2 and EPYC 7573X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno dataSP3
Power consumption (TDP)20 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M2 and EPYC 7573X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M2 and EPYC 7573X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M2 and EPYC 7573X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4-3200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M2 and EPYC 7573X.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M2 9.40
EPYC 7573X 43.71
+365%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Apple M2 14933
EPYC 7573X 69432
+365%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.40 43.71
Recency 10 June 2022 22 March 2022
Physical cores 8 32
Threads 8 64
Chip lithography 5 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 20 Watt 280 Watt

Apple M2 has an age advantage of 2 months, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 1300% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7573X, on the other hand, has a 365% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

The EPYC 7573X is our recommended choice as it beats the M2 in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M2 is a notebook processor while EPYC 7573X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M2 and EPYC 7573X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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