Apple M3 Pro 12-Core vs EPYC 7763

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7763
2021
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
53.23
+230%
Apple M3 Pro 12-Core
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 27 Watt
16.12

EPYC 7763 outperforms Apple M3 Pro 12-Core by a whopping 230% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7763 and Apple M3 Pro 12-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25416
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.32no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCApple M3
Power efficiency17.9956.50
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)no data
Release date15 March 2021 (3 years ago)30 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$7,890no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7763 and Apple M3 Pro 12-Core 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads12812
Base clock speed2.45 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz4.06 GHz
Multiplier24.5no 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 million37000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7763 and Apple M3 Pro 12-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 configuration2no data
SocketSP3no data
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt27 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7763 and Apple M3 Pro 12-Core. 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 7763 and Apple M3 Pro 12-Core are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7763 and Apple M3 Pro 12-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 Pro 18-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7763 and Apple M3 Pro 12-Core.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

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 7763 53.23
+230%
Apple M3 Pro 12-Core 16.12

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 7763 84557
+230%
Apple M3 Pro 12-Core 25611

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 53.23 16.12
Recency 15 March 2021 30 October 2023
Physical cores 64 12
Threads 128 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 27 Watt

EPYC 7763 has a 230.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 433.3% more physical cores and 966.7% more threads.

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 937% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7763 is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M3 Pro 12-Core in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7763 is a server/workstation processor while Apple M3 Pro 12-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7763 and Apple M3 Pro 12-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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