Apple M1 Pro vs EPYC 9184X
Aggregate performance score
EPYC 9184X outperforms Apple M1 Pro by a whopping 193% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing EPYC 9184X and Apple M1 Pro processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in the ranking | 130 | 712 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 4.53 | no data |
Market segment | Server | Laptop |
Series | no data | Apple M-Series |
Power efficiency | 9.37 | no data |
Architecture codename | Genoa-X (2023) | no data |
Release date | 13 June 2023 (1 year ago) | 18 October 2021 (3 years ago) |
Launch price (MSRP) | $4,928 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
EPYC 9184X and Apple M1 Pro 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 cores | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 10 (Deca-Core) |
Threads | 32 | 10 |
Base clock speed | 3.55 GHz | 2.064 GHz |
Boost clock speed | 4.2 GHz | 3.22 GHz |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 2.9 MB |
L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 28 MB |
L3 cache | 768 MB (shared) | 24 MB |
Chip lithography | 5 nm | 5 nm |
Die size | 8x 72 mm2 | no data |
Number of transistors | 90,160 million | 33700 Million |
64 bit support | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on EPYC 9184X and Apple M1 Pro 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 configuration | 2 | no data |
Socket | SP5 | no data |
Power consumption (TDP) | 320 Watt | 2064 ‑ 3220 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9184X and Apple M1 Pro. 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 9184X and Apple M1 Pro are enumerated here.
AMD-V | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9184X and Apple M1 Pro. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR5 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card | N/A | Apple M1 Pro 16-Core GPU |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 9184X and Apple M1 Pro.
PCIe version | 5.0 | no data |
PCI Express lanes | 128 | no 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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
Performance score | 31.69 | 10.83 |
Recency | 13 June 2023 | 18 October 2021 |
Physical cores | 16 | 10 |
Threads | 32 | 10 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 320 Watt | 2064 Watt |
EPYC 9184X has a 192.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 60% more physical cores and 220% more threads, and 545% lower power consumption.
The EPYC 9184X is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M1 Pro in performance tests.
Be aware that EPYC 9184X is a server/workstation processor while Apple M1 Pro is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 9184X and Apple M1 Pro, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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