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M2 Max
EPYC 4244P
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 M2 Max
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4244P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M2 Max | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M2 Max | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M2 Max and EPYC 4244P
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.
EPYC 4244P
The EPYC 4244P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,164 points. Launch price was $229.
Processing Power
The M2 Max packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the EPYC 4244P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the M2 Max has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the M2 Max versus 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4244P — a 31.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4244P (base: 2.424 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The EPYC 4244P is built on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 Max scores 26,824 against the EPYC 4244P's 27,164 — a 1.3% lead for the EPYC 4244P. L3 cache: 48 MB on the M2 Max vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4244P.
| Feature | M2 Max | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.424 GHz | 3.8 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB+50% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+3500% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Architecture | — | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 26,824 | 27,164+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,244 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,602 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,244 |
Memory & Platform
The M2 Max uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 4244P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5-6400 memory speed. The EPYC 4244P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (M2 Max) vs 2 (EPYC 4244P). PCIe lanes: 0 (M2 Max) vs 28 (EPYC 4244P) — the EPYC 4244P offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | M2 Max | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-6400 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 GB | 192 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 28 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4244P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Virtualization (M2 Max) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4244P). Both include integrated graphics — Apple M2 Max GPU (M2 Max) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4244P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Max targets Mobile, EPYC 4244P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4244P rivals Xeon E-2436.
| Feature | M2 Max | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Apple M2 Max GPU | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | Mobile | Entry Server |
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