EPYC 7262 vs M4 (8 cores)

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7262

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

500%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

4%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

9%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

8%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

8%

#5

EPYC 7262

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

8%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

94%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

84%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

65%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M4 (8 cores)

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

110%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

105%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

103%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

101%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

M4 (8 cores)

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 7262 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	EPYC 7262	M4 (8 cores)
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The M4 (8 cores) ($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 7262	M4 (8 cores)
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 7262 Benchmark Check

M4 (8 cores) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7262 and M4 (8 cores)

EPYC 7262

The EPYC 7262 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,779 points. Launch price was $575.

M4 (8 cores)

The M4 (8 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 28 October 2024 (1 year ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 20,761 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7262 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the M4 (8 cores)'s 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7262 versus 4 GHz on the M4 (8 cores) — a 16.2% clock advantage for the M4 (8 cores) (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.89 GHz). The EPYC 7262 is built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7262 scores 20,779 against the M4 (8 cores)'s 20,761 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 7262.

Feature	EPYC 7262	M4 (8 cores)
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	4 GHz+18%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+11%	2.89 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	—
Process	7 nm, 14 nm	3 nm-57%
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	—
PassMark	20,779	20,761
Cinebench R23 Multi	11,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,346	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,900	—

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7262 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M4 (8 cores) uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	EPYC 7262	M4 (8 cores)
Socket	SP3	none
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	4096 GB	—
RAM Channels	8	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	128	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7262) / not specified (M4 (8 cores)). Primary use case: EPYC 7262 targets Budget Server / Multi-thread computing. Direct competitor: EPYC 7262 rivals Xeon Silver 4216.