Apple M3 Max 16-Core vs EPYC 9684X

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9684X
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 400 Watt
76.02
+194%
Apple M3 Max 16-Core
2023
16 cores / 16 threads, 78 Watt
25.85

EPYC 9684X outperforms Apple M3 Max 16-Core by a whopping 194% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 9684X and M3 Max 16-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5194
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M3
Power efficiency17.9931.36
Architecture codenameGenoa-X (2023)no data
Release date13 June 2023 (1 year ago)30 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$14,756no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 9684X and M3 Max 16-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 cores9616 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads19216
Base clock speed2.55 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.06 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache1152 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Die size12x 72 mm2no data
Number of transistors135,240 million92000 Million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9684X and M3 Max 16-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
SocketSP5no data
Power consumption (TDP)400 Watt78 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9684X and M3 Max 16-Core. 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 9684X and M3 Max 16-Core are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9684X and M3 Max 16-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AApple M3 Max 40-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 9684X and M3 Max 16-Core.

PCIe version5.0no 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 9684X 76.02
+194%
Apple M3 Max 16-Core 25.85

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.

EPYC 9684X 120760
+194%
Apple M3 Max 16-Core 41068

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 76.02 25.85
Recency 13 June 2023 30 October 2023
Physical cores 96 16
Threads 192 16
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 400 Watt 78 Watt

EPYC 9684X has a 194.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads.

Apple M3 Max 16-Core, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 months, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 412.8% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 9684X is our recommended choice as it beats the M3 Max 16-Core in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 9684X is a server/workstation processor while Apple M3 Max 16-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 9684X and Apple M3 Max 16-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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