M4 Pro (14 cores) vs EPYC 7313
M4 Pro (14 cores)
EPYC 7313
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar M4 Pro (14 cores)
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7313
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M4 Pro (14 cores) | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($764) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M4 Pro (14 cores) | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($764) |
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 (14 cores) and EPYC 7313
M4 Pro (14 cores)
The M4 Pro (14 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2024 (1 year ago). It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.59 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 38,127 points. Launch price was $499.
EPYC 7313
The EPYC 7313 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: 38,938 points. Launch price was $1,083.
Processing Power
The M4 Pro (14 cores) packs 14 cores / 14 threads, while the EPYC 7313 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7313 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the M4 Pro (14 cores) versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313 — a 19.5% clock advantage for the M4 Pro (14 cores) (base: 2.59 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 7313 is built on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 Pro (14 cores) scores 38,127 against the EPYC 7313's 38,938 — a 2.1% lead for the EPYC 7313.
| Feature | M4 Pro (14 cores) | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 14 | 16 / 32+14% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+22% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.59 GHz | 3 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | — | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | 7 nm+ |
| Architecture | — | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 38,127 | 38,938+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 26,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,736 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,264 |
Memory & Platform
The M4 Pro (14 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7313 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 8533 on the M4 Pro (14 cores) versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7313 — the M4 Pro (14 cores) supports 199.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7313 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 64 — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 0 (M4 Pro (14 cores)) vs 8 (EPYC 7313). PCIe lanes: 0 (M4 Pro (14 cores)) vs 128 (EPYC 7313) — the EPYC 7313 offers 128 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Apple M4 (M4 Pro (14 cores)) and SP3,Milan (EPYC 7313).
| Feature | M4 Pro (14 cores) | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 8533+213225% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 4096 GB+6710886300% |
| RAM Channels | 0 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (macOS) (M4 Pro (14 cores)) vs AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU (EPYC 7313). The M4 Pro (14 cores) includes integrated graphics (Apple M4 Pro GPU (20-core)), while the EPYC 7313 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 7313 targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: M4 Pro (14 cores) rivals Core Ultra 7 258V; EPYC 7313 rivals Xeon Gold 6326.
| Feature | M4 Pro (14 cores) | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Apple M4 Pro GPU (20-core) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d (macOS) | AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU |
| Target Use | — | Server / High-load computing |
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