EPYC 4564P vs Apple M3 Max 14-Core

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M3 Max 14-Core
2023
14 cores / 14 threads, 78 Watt
22.98
EPYC 4564P
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.68
+72.7%

EPYC 4564P outperforms Apple M3 Max 14-Core by an impressive 73% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M3 Max 14-Core and EPYC 4564P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22666
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data57.25
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesApple M3no data
Power efficiency27.8822.09
Architecture codenameno dataRaphael (2023−2024)
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)21 May 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$699

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

M3 Max 14-Core and EPYC 4564P 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1432
Base clock speed2.748 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data2x 71 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors92000 Million13,140 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on M3 Max 14-Core and EPYC 4564P 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 dataAM5
Power consumption (TDP)78 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M3 Max 14-Core and EPYC 4564P. 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 M3 Max 14-Core and EPYC 4564P are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M3 Max 14-Core and EPYC 4564P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Apple M3 Max 30-Core GPUAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M3 Max 14-Core and EPYC 4564P.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data28

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 M3 Max 14-Core 22.98
EPYC 4564P 39.68
+72.7%

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 M3 Max 14-Core 36505
EPYC 4564P 63036
+72.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.98 39.68
Recency 30 October 2023 21 May 2024
Physical cores 14 16
Threads 14 32
Chip lithography 3 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 78 Watt 170 Watt

Apple M3 Max 14-Core has a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 117.9% lower power consumption.

EPYC 4564P, on the other hand, has a 72.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, and 14.3% more physical cores and 128.6% more threads.

The EPYC 4564P is our recommended choice as it beats the M3 Max 14-Core in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M3 Max 14-Core is a notebook processor while EPYC 4564P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Max 14-Core and EPYC 4564P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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