EPYC 7451 vs M2 Max

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Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7451

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

13%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

13%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

12%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

147%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

131%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

101%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

101%

#18

EPYC 7451

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

92%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

91%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M2 Max

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

126%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

126%

#201

M2 Max

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The M2 Max (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and LPDDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	EPYC 7451	M2 Max
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The EPYC 7451 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Eight-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	EPYC 7451	M2 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 7451 Benchmark Check

M2 Max Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7451 and M2 Max

EPYC 7451

The EPYC 7451 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 26,639 points. Launch price was $2,400.

M2 Max

The M2 Max is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.424 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 48 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,824 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7451 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the M2 Max offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 7451 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7451 versus 3.7 GHz on the M2 Max — a 14.5% clock advantage for the M2 Max (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.424 GHz). The EPYC 7451 is built on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7451 scores 26,639 against the M2 Max's 26,824 — a 0.7% lead for the M2 Max. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7451 vs 48 MB on the M2 Max.

Feature	EPYC 7451	M2 Max
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+100%	12 / 12
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.7 GHz+16%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.424 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+33%	48 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	36 MB+7100%
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	—
PassMark	26,639	26,824

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7451 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M2 Max uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	EPYC 7451	M2 Max
Socket	TR4	none
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	—	96 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 7451) / Virtualization (M2 Max). The M2 Max includes integrated graphics (Apple M2 Max GPU), while the EPYC 7451 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Max targets Mobile.