M4 Max (16 cores) vs EPYC 7402P
M4 Max (16 cores)
EPYC 7402P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar M4 Max (16 cores)
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7402P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M4 Max (16 cores) | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,090) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M4 Max (16 cores) | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,090) |
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 7402P
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 7402P
The EPYC 7402P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 43,759 points. Launch price was $1,250.
Processing Power
The M4 Max (16 cores) packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 7402P offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7402P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.51 GHz on the M4 Max (16 cores) versus 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7402P — a 29.5% clock advantage for the M4 Max (16 cores) (base: 2.75 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7402P is built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 Max (16 cores) scores 43,985 against the EPYC 7402P's 43,759 — a 0.5% lead for the M4 Max (16 cores).
| Feature | M4 Max (16 cores) | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.51 GHz+35% | 3.35 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.75 GHz | 2.8 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | — | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 43,985 | 43,759 |
| 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 7402P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to Unified Memory memory speed. The EPYC 7402P 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 7402P) — the EPYC 7402P offers 88 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Apple Silicon (M4 Max (16 cores)) and SP3 (EPYC 7402P).
| Feature | M4 Max (16 cores) | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7402P 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 7402P). The M4 Max (16 cores) includes integrated graphics (Apple 40-core GPU), while the EPYC 7402P 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 7402P rivals Xeon Gold 6248.
| Feature | M4 Max (16 cores) | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| 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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