EPYC 7313 vs M4 Max (14 cores)
EPYC 7313
M4 Max (14 cores)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7313
Performance Per Dollar M4 Max (14 cores)
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7313 | M4 Max (14 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($764) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7313 | M4 Max (14 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($764) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7313 and M4 Max (14 cores)
EPYC 7313
The EPYC 7313 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,938 points. Launch price was $1,083.
M4 Max (14 cores)
The M4 Max (14 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 November 2024 (1 year ago). It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.59 GHz, with boost up to 4.51 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 38,558 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7313 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the M4 Max (14 cores) offers 14 cores / 14 threads — the EPYC 7313 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313 versus 4.51 GHz on the M4 Max (14 cores) — a 19.7% clock advantage for the M4 Max (14 cores) (base: 3 GHz vs 2.59 GHz). The EPYC 7313 is built on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7313 scores 38,938 against the M4 Max (14 cores)'s 38,558 — a 1% lead for the EPYC 7313.
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | M4 Max (14 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+14% | 14 / 14 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.51 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+16% | 2.59 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm+ | 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | — |
| PassMark | 38,938 | 38,558 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 26,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,736 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,264 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7313 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M4 Max (14 cores) uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7313 versus 8533 on the M4 Max (14 cores) — the M4 Max (14 cores) supports 199.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7313 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7313) vs 0 (M4 Max (14 cores)). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7313) vs 0 (M4 Max (14 cores)) — the EPYC 7313 offers 128 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Milan (EPYC 7313) and Apple M4 (M4 Max (14 cores)).
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | M4 Max (14 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 8533+213225% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+3355443100% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 0 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU (EPYC 7313) vs VT-x, VT-d (macOS) (M4 Max (14 cores)). The M4 Max (14 cores) includes integrated graphics (Apple M4 Max GPU (32-core)), while the EPYC 7313 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 7313 targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: EPYC 7313 rivals Xeon Gold 6326; M4 Max (14 cores) rivals Ryzen AI Max PRO 390.
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | M4 Max (14 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Apple M4 Max GPU (32-core) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d (macOS) |
| Target Use | Server / High-load computing | — |
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