Apple M4 Max (16 cores) vs EPYC 7643P

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7643P
2023
48 cores / 96 threads, 225 Watt
43.23
+54.3%
Apple M4 Max (16 cores)
2024
16 cores / 16 threads, 90 Watt
28.02

EPYC 7643P outperforms Apple M4 Max (16 cores) by an impressive 54% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7643P and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking50165
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation13.71no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M4
Power efficiency18.0929.31
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)no data
Release date5 September 2023 (1 year ago)30 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,722no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7643P and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) 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 cores48 (Octatetraconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads9616
Base clock speed2.3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.51 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache512 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache256 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography7 nm3 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2no data
Number of transistors33,200 millionno data
64 bit support-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7643P and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) 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 Watt90 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7643P and Apple M4 Max (16 cores). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7643P and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7643P and Apple M4 Max (16 cores). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AApple M4 40-core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7643P and Apple M4 Max (16 cores).

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 43.23 28.02
Recency 5 September 2023 30 October 2024
Physical cores 48 16
Threads 96 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 90 Watt

EPYC 7643P has a 54.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

Apple M4 Max (16 cores), on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 150% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7643P is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M4 Max (16 cores) in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7643P is a server/workstation processor while Apple M4 Max (16 cores) is a notebook one.


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