AMD EPYC 9654 | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonAMD EPYC 9654 or Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-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 9654 has 96 cores with 192 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 6144 GB of memory is supported in 12 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 9654 was released in Q4/2022. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 16 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.06 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) was released in Q4/2023. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD EPYC 9004 (21) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Genoa / Genoa-X (Zen 4) | Architecture | M3 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 9654 has 96 CPU cores and can calculate 192 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9654 is 2.40 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 16 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is at 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). |
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AMD EPYC 9654 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
96 | Cores | 16 |
192 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz (3.70 GHz) 96x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x 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 9654 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD EPYC 9654 or Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M3 Max (40 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 3 nm | |
Max. displays | 5 | |
-- | Compute units | 640 |
-- | Shader | 5120 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 128 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 (40 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 & PCIeThe AMD EPYC 9654 can use up to 6144 GB of memory in 12 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 460.8 GB/s. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 409.6 GB/s. |
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AMD EPYC 9654 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
DDR5-4800 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
6144 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
12 | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
460.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
96.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
384.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
504.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD EPYC 9654 is 360 W, while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD EPYC 9654 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
360 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 57 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
400 W | TDP up | -- |
320 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 9654 is manufactured in 5 nm and has 480.00 MB cache. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is manufactured in 3 nm and has a 36.00 MB cache. |
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AMD EPYC 9654 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
5 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
SP5 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows Server 2022, Linux, Windows 11 | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
11805 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654
2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 9654 | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |