AMD EPYC 7663 | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7663 and the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7663 56 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) which has 20 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD EPYC 7003 (29) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Milan (Zen 3) | Architecture | M1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7663 is a 56 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 112 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7663 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
56 | Cores | 20 |
112 | Threads | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz (3.50 GHz) 56x Zen 3 |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 16x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
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 7663 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 32 Neural cores @ 22 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 M1 Ultra (48 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 5 | |
-- | Compute units | 768 |
-- | Shader | 6144 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 M1 Ultra (48 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 & PCIeUp to 4096 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7663, while the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 819.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7663 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
4096 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
204.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 819.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 52.00 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 7663 has a TDP of 240 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) is 60 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7663 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
240 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 60 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 120 W |
225 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7663 has 256.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) is at 52.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7663 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (48-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 |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
6366 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7663
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (48 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7663 | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple Mac Studio (2022) |