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M1 Max
EPYC 7203P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 M1 Max
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7203P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M1 Max | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M1 Max | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M1 Max and EPYC 7203P
M1 Max
The M1 Max is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 48 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,146 points. Launch price was $299.
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.
Processing Power
The M1 Max packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the EPYC 7203P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M1 Max has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.22 GHz on the M1 Max versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7203P — a 5.4% clock advantage for the EPYC 7203P (base: 2.06 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7203P is built on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M1 Max scores 22,146 against the EPYC 7203P's 22,017 — a 0.6% lead for the M1 Max. L3 cache: 48 MB on the M1 Max vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7203P.
| Feature | M1 Max | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.22 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.06 GHz | 2.8 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB | 64 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB+5500% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | — | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 22,146 | 22,017 |
Memory & Platform
The M1 Max uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7203P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M1 Max | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-6400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 8 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: ARM-V (M1 Max) / not specified (EPYC 7203P). The M1 Max includes integrated graphics (M1 Max GPU), while the EPYC 7203P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M1 Max targets Mobile Workstation.
| Feature | M1 Max | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | M1 Max GPU | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | ARM-V | — |
| Target Use | Mobile Workstation | — |
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