EPYC 8124P vs M3 Max 14-Core
EPYC 8124P
M3 Max 14-Core
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8124P
Performance Per Dollar M3 Max 14-Core
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 8124P | M3 Max 14-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($639) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 8124P | M3 Max 14-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($639) | ✅ 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 8124P and M3 Max 14-Core
EPYC 8124P
The EPYC 8124P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.45 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,079 points. Launch price was $639.
M3 Max 14-Core
The M3 Max 14-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,529 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 8124P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the M3 Max 14-Core offers 14 cores / 14 threads — the EPYC 8124P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8124P versus 4.06 GHz on the M3 Max 14-Core — a 30% clock advantage for the M3 Max 14-Core (base: 2.45 GHz vs 2.748 GHz). The EPYC 8124P is built on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 8124P scores 36,079 against the M3 Max 14-Core's 36,529 — a 1.2% lead for the M3 Max 14-Core.
| Feature | EPYC 8124P | M3 Max 14-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+14% | 14 / 14 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.06 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 2.45 GHz | 2.748 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm-40% |
| Architecture | Siena (2023−2024) | — |
| PassMark | 36,079 | 36,529+1% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 8124P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M3 Max 14-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 8124P versus 6400 on the M3 Max 14-Core — the M3 Max 14-Core supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 8124P supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 96 — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8124P) vs 0 (M3 Max 14-Core). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8124P) vs 0 (M3 Max 14-Core) — the EPYC 8124P offers 96 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8124P) and Apple M3 (M3 Max 14-Core).
| Feature | EPYC 8124P | M3 Max 14-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP6 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800 | 6400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048+2033% | 96 |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 0 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 96 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 8124P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 8124P) vs VT-x, VT-d (macOS) (M3 Max 14-Core). The M3 Max 14-Core includes integrated graphics (Apple M3 Max GPU (30-core)), while the EPYC 8124P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 8124P rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y; M3 Max 14-Core rivals Core i9-13900HX.
| Feature | EPYC 8124P | M3 Max 14-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Apple M3 Max GPU (30-core) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d (macOS) |
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