Apple M2 vs EPYC 7502

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7502
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 180 Watt
31.35
+221%

EPYC 7502 outperforms Apple M2 by a whopping 221% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7502 and Apple M2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking136802
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.89no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCApple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency15.8844.50
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)no data
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)10 June 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,600no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7502 and Apple M2 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads648
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed3.35 GHz3.48 GHz
Multiplier25no data
L1 cache2 MB2 MB
L2 cache16 MB20 MB
L3 cache128 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm5 nm
Die size192 mm2no data
Number of transistors4,800 million20000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7502 and Apple M2 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)no data
SocketTR4no data
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt20 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7502 and Apple M2. 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 7502 and Apple M2 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7502 and Apple M2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelno data
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataApple M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)

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 7502 31.35
+221%
Apple M2 9.76

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 7502 47983
+221%
Apple M2 14933

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.35 9.76
Recency 7 August 2019 10 June 2022
Physical cores 32 8
Threads 64 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 20 Watt

EPYC 7502 has a 221.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

Apple M2, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 800% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7502 is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M2 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7502 is a server/workstation processor while Apple M2 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7502 and Apple M2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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