EPYC 7203P vs M1 Max

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7203P

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

122%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

122%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

111%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

111%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

107%

#27

EPYC 7203P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M1 Max

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

134%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

132%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

122%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

122%

#199

M1 Max

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 7203P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	EPYC 7203P	M1 Max
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The M1 Max ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	EPYC 7203P	M1 Max
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

EPYC 7203P Benchmark Check

M1 Max Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7203P and M1 Max

EPYC 7203P

The EPYC 7203P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,017 points. Launch price was $348.

M1 Max

The M1 Max is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 48 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,146 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7203P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the M1 Max offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the M1 Max has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7203P versus 3.22 GHz on the M1 Max — a 5.4% clock advantage for the EPYC 7203P (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.06 GHz). The EPYC 7203P is built on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7203P scores 22,017 against the M1 Max's 22,146 — a 0.6% lead for the M1 Max. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7203P vs 48 MB on the M1 Max.

Feature	EPYC 7203P	M1 Max
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	10 / 10+25%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+6%	3.22 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+36%	2.06 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+33%	48 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	28 MB+5500%
Process	7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	—
PassMark	22,017	22,146

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7203P uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M1 Max uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	EPYC 7203P	M1 Max
Socket	SP3	none
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	8
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 7203P) / ARM-V (M1 Max). The M1 Max includes integrated graphics (M1 Max GPU), while the EPYC 7203P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M1 Max targets Mobile Workstation.