AMD EPYC 7343 | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonAMD EPYC 7343 or Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD EPYC 7343 has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to 4096 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7343 was released in Q1/2021. The Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD EPYC 7003 (29) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Milan (Zen 3) | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
-- | Successor | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7343 is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (3.90 GHz). The Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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AMD EPYC 7343 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
16 | Cores | 12 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (3.90 GHz) 16x Zen 3 |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD EPYC 7343 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M2 Max (30 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 2 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 5 | |
-- | Compute units | 480 |
-- | Shader | 3840 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 96 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M2 Max (30 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD EPYC 7343 supports a maximum of 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) can connect up to 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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AMD EPYC 7343 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
4096 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
204.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 32 |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD EPYC 7343 has a TDP of 190 W, that of the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is 45 W. |
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AMD EPYC 7343 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
190 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
200 W | TDP up | -- |
165 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7343 has a 128.00 MB cache, while the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) cache has a total of 36.00 MB. |
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AMD EPYC 7343 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
SP3 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
1565 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7343
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7343
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7343
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7343
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7343
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7343
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7343
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7343
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7343
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7343
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7343
3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
AMD EPYC 7343
16C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7343 | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |