CPU
GPU
M4 Pro (12 cores)
EPYC 7302
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar M4 Pro (12 cores)
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7302
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M4 Pro (12 cores) | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M4 Pro (12 cores) | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) |
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 Pro (12 cores) and EPYC 7302
M4 Pro (12 cores)
The M4 Pro (12 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2024 (1 year ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.592 GHz, with boost up to 4.51 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 32,853 points. Launch price was $499.
EPYC 7302
The EPYC 7302 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 33,499 points. Launch price was $978.
Processing Power
The M4 Pro (12 cores) packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the EPYC 7302 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7302 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.51 GHz on the M4 Pro (12 cores) versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7302 — a 31% clock advantage for the M4 Pro (12 cores) (base: 2.592 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 7302 is built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 Pro (12 cores) scores 32,853 against the EPYC 7302's 33,499 — a 1.9% lead for the EPYC 7302. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,904 vs 19,500 (3.1% advantage for the EPYC 7302). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,812 vs 1,192, a 104.7% lead for the M4 Pro (12 cores) that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 20,076 vs 10,254 (64.8% advantage for the M4 Pro (12 cores)).
| Feature | M4 Pro (12 cores) | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.51 GHz+37% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.592 GHz | 3 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | — | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 32,853 | 33,499+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,904 | 19,500+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,812+220% | 1,192 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 20,076+96% | 10,254 |
Memory & Platform
The M4 Pro (12 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7302 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-8000 on the M4 Pro (12 cores) versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7302 — the M4 Pro (12 cores) supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7302 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (M4 Pro (12 cores)) vs 8 (EPYC 7302). PCIe lanes: 0 (M4 Pro (12 cores)) vs 128 (EPYC 7302) — the EPYC 7302 offers 128 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Apple SoC (M4 Pro (12 cores)) and WRX80,SP3 (EPYC 7302).
| Feature | M4 Pro (12 cores) | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8000+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 4096 GB+6300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 8+700% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: Apple Virtualization (M4 Pro (12 cores)) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7302). The M4 Pro (12 cores) includes integrated graphics (M4 Pro 16-core GPU), while the EPYC 7302 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M4 Pro (12 cores) targets High-end Content Creation, EPYC 7302 targets Server / Multi-thread Workstation. Direct competitor: M4 Pro (12 cores) rivals Ryzen 9 8945HS; EPYC 7302 rivals Xeon Gold 6230.
| Feature | M4 Pro (12 cores) | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | M4 Pro 16-core GPU | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Apple Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | High-end Content Creation | Server / Multi-thread Workstation |
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