M4 Max (16 cores) vs EPYC 7343
M4 Max (16 cores)
EPYC 7343
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar M4 Max (16 cores)
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7343
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M4 Max (16 cores) | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M4 Max (16 cores) | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,350) |
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 M4 Max (16 cores) and EPYC 7343
M4 Max (16 cores)
The M4 Max (16 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2024 (1 year ago). It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 4.51 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 43,985 points. Launch price was $499.
EPYC 7343
The EPYC 7343 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 190 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 43,644 points. Launch price was $1,565.
Processing Power
The M4 Max (16 cores) packs 16 cores / 16 threads, matching the EPYC 7343's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.51 GHz on the M4 Max (16 cores) versus 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7343 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the M4 Max (16 cores) (base: 2.75 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The EPYC 7343 is built on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 Max (16 cores) scores 43,985 against the EPYC 7343's 43,644 — a 0.8% lead for the M4 Max (16 cores).
| Feature | M4 Max (16 cores) | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.51 GHz+16% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.75 GHz | 3.2 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | — | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | 7 nm+ |
| Architecture | — | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 43,985 | 43,644 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 4,060 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 26,675 | — |
Memory & Platform
The M4 Max (16 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7343 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to Unified Memory memory speed. The EPYC 7343 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 40 (M4 Max (16 cores)) vs 128 (EPYC 7343) — the EPYC 7343 offers 88 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Apple Silicon (M4 Max (16 cores)) and SP3 (EPYC 7343).
| Feature | M4 Max (16 cores) | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | Unified Memory | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+3276700% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 128+220% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 7343 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Apple Virtualization (M4 Max (16 cores)) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 7343). The M4 Max (16 cores) includes integrated graphics (Apple 40-core GPU), while the EPYC 7343 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M4 Max (16 cores) targets Professional Laptop. Direct competitor: M4 Max (16 cores) rivals Ryzen AI Max PRO 390; EPYC 7343 rivals Xeon Gold 6248.
| Feature | M4 Max (16 cores) | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Apple 40-core GPU | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | Apple Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
| Target Use | Professional Laptop | — |
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