Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) vs EPYC 9684X

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9684X
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 400 Watt
76.02
+172%
Apple M4 Pro (12 cores)
2024
12 cores / 12 threads, 32 Watt
27.97

EPYC 9684X outperforms Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) by a whopping 172% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 9684X and Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5167
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataApple M4
Power efficiency17.8982.29
Architecture codenameGenoa-X (2023)no data
Release date13 June 2023 (1 year ago)30 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$14,756no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 9684X and Apple M4 Pro (12 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 cores9612 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads19212
Base clock speed2.55 GHz2.592 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.51 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)4 MB
L3 cache1152 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Die size12x 72 mm2no data
Number of transistors135,240 millionno data
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9684X and Apple M4 Pro (12 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 configuration2no data
SocketSP5no data
Power consumption (TDP)400 Watt32 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9684X and Apple M4 Pro (12 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 9684X and Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9684X and Apple M4 Pro (12 cores). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AApple M4 16-core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 9684X and Apple M4 Pro (12 cores).

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 76.02 27.97
Recency 13 June 2023 30 October 2024
Physical cores 96 12
Threads 192 12
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 400 Watt 32 Watt

EPYC 9684X has a 171.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads.

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores), on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 1150% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 9684X is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 9684X is a server/workstation processor while Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) is a desktop one.


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