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EPYC 7203P
M2 Pro 10-Core
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7203P
Performance Per Dollar M2 Pro 10-Core
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7203P | M2 Pro 10-Core |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Insight | EPYC 7203P | M2 Pro 10-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7203P and M2 Pro 10-Core
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 10-Core
The M2 Pro 10-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7203P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the M2 Pro 10-Core offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the M2 Pro 10-Core has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7203P versus 3.7 GHz on the M2 Pro 10-Core — a 8.5% clock advantage for the M2 Pro 10-Core (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 10-Core'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 10-Core.
| Feature | EPYC 7203P | M2 Pro 10-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 10+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| 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 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7203P uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M2 Pro 10-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7203P | M2 Pro 10-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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