Apple M3 Max 14-Core vs EPYC 7443P

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7443P
2021, $1,337
24 cores / 48 threads, 200 Watt
32.52
+56%
Apple M3 Max 14-Core
2023
14 cores / 14 threads, 78 Watt
20.85

EPYC 7443P outperforms M3 Max 14-Core by an impressive 56% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking166339
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation21.27no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCApple M3
Power efficiency6.8611.28
DesignerAMDApple
ManufacturerTSMCno data
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)no data
Release date15 March 2021 (5 years ago)30 October 2023 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,337no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

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Detailed specifications

Basic parameters of EPYC 7443P and M3 Max 14-Core: 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads4814
Base clock speed2.85 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.06 GHz
Multiplier28.5no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache512 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache128 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography7 nm+3 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2no data
Number of transistors16,600 million92000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7443P and M3 Max 14-Core 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)200 Watt78 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7443P and M3 Max 14-Core. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
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Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7443P and M3 Max 14-Core are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7443P and M3 Max 14-Core. 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 M3 Max 30-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7443P and M3 Max 14-Core.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

Synthetic benchmarks

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.

EPYC 7443P 32.52
+56%
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 20.85

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

EPYC 7443P 56984
+57%
Samples: 90
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 36301
Samples: 327

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 32.52 20.85
Recency 15 March 2021 30 October 2023
Physical cores 24 14
Threads 48 14
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 78 Watt

EPYC 7443P has a 56% higher aggregate performance score, and 71% more physical cores and 243% more threads.

Apple M3 Max 14-Core, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 133% more advanced lithography process, and 156% lower power consumption.

The AMD EPYC 7443P is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M3 Max 14-Core in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7443P is a server/workstation processor while Apple M3 Max 14-Core is a notebook one.

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