AMD EPYC 7443 | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7443 and the Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7443 24 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD EPYC 7003 (29) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Milan (Zen 3) | Architecture | M3 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7443 is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.85 GHz (4.00 GHz). The processor can compute 48 threads at the same time. The Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7443 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
24 | Cores | 12 |
48 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.85 GHz (4.00 GHz) 24x Zen 3 |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 6x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 6x E-Core |
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 7443 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M3 Pro (18 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 3 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 288 |
-- | Shader | 2304 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 36 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 M3 Pro (18 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 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4096 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7443, while the Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) supports a maximum of 36 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7443 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
4096 GB | Max. Memory | 36 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
204.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 153.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7443 has a TDP of 200 W. The TDP of the Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7443 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
200 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
165 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7443 has 128.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) is at 36.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7443 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
7 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-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 | Q4/2023 |
2010 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7443
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7443
24C 48T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7443
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7443
24C 48T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7443
24C 48T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7443
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7443
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7443
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7443
24C 48T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7443
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
Apple M3 Pro (18 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7443
24C 48T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7443 | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |