Apple M4 Max (16 cores) vs EPYC 73F3

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 73F3
2021
16 cores / 32 threads, 240 Watt
29.02
+3.8%
Apple M4 Max (16 cores)
2024
16 cores / 16 threads, 90 Watt
27.97

EPYC 73F3 outperforms Apple M4 Max (16 cores) by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 73F3 and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking153168
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.64no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCApple M4
Power efficiency11.4429.41
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)no data
Release date15 March 2021 (3 years ago)30 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,521no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 73F3 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed3.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.51 GHz
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache512 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache256 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography7 nm+3 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2no data
Number of transistors33,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 73F3 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 configuration2no data
SocketSP3no data
Power consumption (TDP)240 Watt90 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 73F3 and Apple M4 Max (16 cores). 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 73F3 and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 73F3 and Apple M4 Max (16 cores). 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 M4 40-core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 73F3 and Apple M4 Max (16 cores).

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.02 27.97
Recency 15 March 2021 30 October 2024
Threads 32 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 240 Watt 90 Watt

EPYC 73F3 has a 3.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Apple M4 Max (16 cores), on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 166.7% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between EPYC 73F3 and Apple M4 Max (16 cores).

Be aware that EPYC 73F3 is a server/workstation processor while Apple M4 Max (16 cores) is a notebook one.


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