AMD EPYC 7642 | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7642 and the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7642 48 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) which has 14 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD EPYC 7002 (24) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Rome (Zen 2) | Architecture | M3 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
AMD EPYC 7643 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7642 is a 48 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (3.30 GHz). The processor can compute 96 threads at the same time. The Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz), has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 14 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
48 | Cores | 14 |
96 | Threads | 14 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.30 GHz (3.30 GHz) | A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 10x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 Max (30 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 3 nm | |
Max. displays | 5 | |
-- | Compute units | 480 |
-- | Shader | 3840 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
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 M3 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 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7642, while the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 307.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
Max. Memory | 96 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 3 |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 307.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7642 has a TDP of 225 W. The TDP of the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) is 50 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
225 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 50 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7642 has 256.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) is at 36.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-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 |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
8000 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |