EPYC 7551 vs Apple M3 Max 16-Core

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M3 Max 16-Core
2023
16 cores / 16 threads, 78 Watt
25.85
+58.2%
EPYC 7551
2017
32 cores / 64 threads, 180 Watt
16.34

Apple M3 Max 16-Core outperforms EPYC 7551 by an impressive 58% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M3 Max 16-Core and EPYC 7551 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking194409
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.27
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesApple M3AMD EPYC
Power efficiency31.368.59
Architecture codenameno dataNaples (2017−2018)
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)29 June 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$3,400

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Apple M3 Max 16-Core and EPYC 7551 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads1664
Base clock speed2.748 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz3 GHz
Multiplierno data20
L1 cacheno data96K (per core)
L2 cacheno data512K (per core)
L3 cacheno data64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data192 mm2
Number of transistors92000 Million4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Apple M3 Max 16-Core and EPYC 7551 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 data2 (Multiprocessor)
Socketno dataTR4
Power consumption (TDP)78 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and EPYC 7551. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and EPYC 7551 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and EPYC 7551. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TiB
Max memory channelsno data8
Maximum memory bandwidthno data170.671 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M3 Max 40-Core GPUno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and EPYC 7551.

PCIe versionno data3.0
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 M3 Max 16-Core 25.85
+58.2%
EPYC 7551 16.34

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 16-Core 41068
+58.2%
EPYC 7551 25960

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.85 16.34
Recency 30 October 2023 29 June 2017
Physical cores 16 32
Threads 16 64
Chip lithography 3 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 78 Watt 180 Watt

Apple M3 Max 16-Core has a 58.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 130.8% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7551, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Apple M3 Max 16-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7551 in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M3 Max 16-Core is a notebook processor while EPYC 7551 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Max 16-Core and EPYC 7551, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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