M3 Max 16-Core vs EPYC 7313P
M3 Max 16-Core
EPYC 7313P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar M3 Max 16-Core
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7313P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M3 Max 16-Core | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($824) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M3 Max 16-Core | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($824) |
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 16-Core and EPYC 7313P
M3 Max 16-Core
The M3 Max 16-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 16 cores and 16 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, LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 41,257 points. Launch price was $499.
EPYC 7313P
The EPYC 7313P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 41,017 points. Launch price was $913.
Processing Power
The M3 Max 16-Core packs 16 cores / 16 threads, matching the EPYC 7313P's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Max 16-Core versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313P — a 9.3% clock advantage for the M3 Max 16-Core (base: 2.748 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 7313P is built on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Max 16-Core scores 41,257 against the EPYC 7313P's 41,017 — a 0.6% lead for the M3 Max 16-Core.
| Feature | M3 Max 16-Core | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.06 GHz+10% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.748 GHz | 3 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | — | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | 7 nm+ |
| Architecture | — | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 41,257 | 41,017 |
Memory & Platform
The M3 Max 16-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7313P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the M3 Max 16-Core versus 3200 on the EPYC 7313P — the M3 Max 16-Core supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7313P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (M3 Max 16-Core) vs 8 (EPYC 7313P). PCIe lanes: 0 (M3 Max 16-Core) vs 128 (EPYC 7313P) — the EPYC 7313P offers 128 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Apple M3 (M3 Max 16-Core) and SP3 (EPYC 7313P).
| Feature | M3 Max 16-Core | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400+100% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 | 4096+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 7313P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (macOS) (M3 Max 16-Core) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 7313P). The M3 Max 16-Core includes integrated graphics (Apple M3 Max GPU (40-core)), while the EPYC 7313P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: M3 Max 16-Core rivals Core i9-13950HX; EPYC 7313P rivals Xeon Gold 6334.
| Feature | M3 Max 16-Core | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Apple M3 Max GPU (40-core) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d (macOS) | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
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