M3 Max 14-Core vs EPYC 7303P
M3 Max 14-Core
EPYC 7303P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar M3 Max 14-Core
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7303P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M3 Max 14-Core | EPYC 7303P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($594) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M3 Max 14-Core | EPYC 7303P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($594) |
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 M3 Max 14-Core and EPYC 7303P
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.
EPYC 7303P
The EPYC 7303P 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 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): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 36,487 points. Launch price was $594.
Processing Power
The M3 Max 14-Core packs 14 cores / 14 threads, while the EPYC 7303P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7303P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Max 14-Core versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7303P — a 17.7% clock advantage for the M3 Max 14-Core (base: 2.748 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 7303P is built on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Max 14-Core scores 36,529 against the EPYC 7303P's 36,487 — a 0.1% lead for the M3 Max 14-Core.
| Feature | M3 Max 14-Core | EPYC 7303P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 14 | 16 / 32+14% |
| Boost Clock | 4.06 GHz+19% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.748 GHz+15% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | — | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 36,529 | 36,487 |
Memory & Platform
The M3 Max 14-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7303P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the M3 Max 14-Core versus 3200 on the EPYC 7303P — the M3 Max 14-Core supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7303P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 96 — 190.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 0 (M3 Max 14-Core) vs 8 (EPYC 7303P). PCIe lanes: 0 (M3 Max 14-Core) vs 128 (EPYC 7303P) — the EPYC 7303P offers 128 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Apple M3 (M3 Max 14-Core) and SP3 (EPYC 7303P).
| Feature | M3 Max 14-Core | EPYC 7303P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400+100% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 | 4096+4167% |
| RAM Channels | 0 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 7303P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (macOS) (M3 Max 14-Core) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 7303P). The M3 Max 14-Core includes integrated graphics (Apple M3 Max GPU (30-core)), while the EPYC 7303P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: M3 Max 14-Core rivals Core i9-13900HX; EPYC 7303P rivals Xeon Gold 6330.
| Feature | M3 Max 14-Core | EPYC 7303P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Apple M3 Max GPU (30-core) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d (macOS) | AMD-V, IOMMU |
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