EPYC 7203P vs M2 Pro

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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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7203P

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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 M2 Pro

#204

M2 Pro

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	M2 Pro
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The M2 Pro ($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	M2 Pro
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

M2 Pro Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7203P and M2 Pro

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.

M2 Pro

The M2 Pro is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7203P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the M2 Pro offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the M2 Pro has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7203P versus 3.5 GHz on the M2 Pro — a 2.9% clock advantage for the M2 Pro (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.42 GHz). The EPYC 7203P is built on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7203P scores 22,017 against the M2 Pro's 21,939 — a 0.4% lead for the EPYC 7203P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7203P vs 24 MB on the M2 Pro.

Feature	EPYC 7203P	M2 Pro
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+16%	2.42 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+167%	24 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	36 MB+7100%
Process	7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	—
PassMark	22,017	21,939
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,650
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	14,450

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7203P uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M2 Pro uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	EPYC 7203P	M2 Pro
Socket	SP3	none
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 7203P) / ARM Virtualization (M2 Pro). The M2 Pro includes integrated graphics (Apple M2 Pro GPU), while the EPYC 7203P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Pro targets Professional Laptop.