Apple M2 Max vs EPYC 7413

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7413
2021
24 cores / 48 threads, 180 Watt
31.62
+88.1%
Apple M2 Max
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 79 Watt
16.81

EPYC 7413 outperforms Apple M2 Max by an impressive 88% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7413 and M2 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking132394
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation14.69no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCApple M-Series
Power efficiency16.6220.14
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)no data
Release date15 March 2021 (3 years ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,825no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7413 and M2 Max 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads4812
Base clock speed2.65 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplier26.5no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)3.3 MB
L2 cache512 KB (per core)36 MB
L3 cache128 MB (shared)48 MB
Chip lithography7 nm+5 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2no data
Number of transistors16,600 million67000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7413 and M2 Max 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 configuration2no data
SocketSP3no data
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt79 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7413 and M2 Max. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7413 and M2 Max are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7413 and M2 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AApple M2 Max 38-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7413 and M2 Max.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

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.

EPYC 7413 31.62
+88.1%
Apple M2 Max 16.81

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.

EPYC 7413 50223
+88.1%
Apple M2 Max 26698

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.62 16.81
Recency 15 March 2021 17 January 2023
Physical cores 24 12
Threads 48 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 79 Watt

EPYC 7413 has a 88.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Apple M2 Max, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 127.8% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7413 is our recommended choice as it beats the M2 Max in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7413 is a server/workstation processor while Apple M2 Max is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7413 and Apple M2 Max, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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