M2 Pro vs EPYC 7203P

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar M2 Pro

#204

M2 Pro

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7203P

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

122%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

122%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

111%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

111%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

107%

#27

EPYC 7203P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 7203P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	M2 Pro	EPYC 7203P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The M2 Pro ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	M2 Pro	EPYC 7203P
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.

M2 Pro Benchmark Check

EPYC 7203P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M2 Pro and EPYC 7203P

M2 Pro

The M2 Pro is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 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.

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Processing Power

The M2 Pro packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the EPYC 7203P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M2 Pro has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the M2 Pro versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7203P — a 2.9% clock advantage for the M2 Pro (base: 2.42 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7203P is built on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 Pro scores 21,939 against the EPYC 7203P's 22,017 — a 0.4% lead for the EPYC 7203P. L3 cache: 24 MB on the M2 Pro vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7203P.

Feature	M2 Pro	EPYC 7203P
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+3%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.42 GHz	2.8 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	24 MB	64 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	36 MB+7100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	5 nm-29%	7 nm
Architecture	—	Milan (2021−2023)
PassMark	21,939	22,017
Geekbench 6 Single	2,650	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,450	—

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Memory & Platform

The M2 Pro uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7203P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M2 Pro	EPYC 7203P
Socket	none	SP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-6400	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: ARM Virtualization (M2 Pro) / not specified (EPYC 7203P). The M2 Pro includes integrated graphics (Apple M2 Pro GPU), while the EPYC 7203P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Pro targets Professional Laptop.