Apple M1 Pro vs EPYC 7543P

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7543P
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 225 Watt
43.58
+288%

EPYC 7543P outperforms Apple M1 Pro by a whopping 288% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7543P and Apple M1 Pro processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking55710
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation12.50no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCApple M-Series
Power efficiency17.66no data
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)no data
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)18 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,730no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7543P and Apple M1 Pro 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads6410
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.064 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.22 GHz
Multiplier28no data
L1 cache2 MB2.9 MB
L2 cache16 MB28 MB
L3 cache256 MB (shared)24 MB
Chip lithography7 nm+5 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2no data
Number of transistors33,200 million33700 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7543P and Apple M1 Pro 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 configuration1no data
SocketSP3no data
Power consumption (TDP)225 Watt2064 ‑ 3220 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7543P and Apple M1 Pro. 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 7543P and Apple M1 Pro are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7543P and Apple M1 Pro. 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 M1 Pro 16-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7543P and Apple M1 Pro.

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 7543P 43.58
+288%
Apple M1 Pro 11.24

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 7543P 66687
+288%
Apple M1 Pro 17195

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 43.58 11.24
Recency 12 January 2021 18 October 2021
Physical cores 32 10
Threads 64 10
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 2064 Watt

EPYC 7543P has a 287.7% higher aggregate performance score, 220% more physical cores and 540% more threads, and 817.3% lower power consumption.

Apple M1 Pro, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 months, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7543P is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M1 Pro in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7543P is a server/workstation processor while Apple M1 Pro is a notebook one.


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