AMD EPYC 9654P | Apple M1 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 9654P and the Apple M1 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 9654P 96 core processor released in Q4/2022 with the Apple M1 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Apple M series (23) |
AMD EPYC 9004 (21) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
4 | Generation | 1 |
Genoa / Genoa-X (Zen 4) | Architecture | M1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 9654P is a 96 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (3.70 GHz). The processor can compute 192 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 9654P | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
96 | Cores | 8 |
192 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz (3.70 GHz) 96x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x 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 9654P | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 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 (8 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 128 |
-- | Shader | 1024 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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 (8 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 6144 GB of memory in a maximum of 12 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 9654P, while the Apple M1 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 9654P | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
DDR5-4800 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
6144 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
12 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
460.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
96.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
384.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
504.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 9654P has a TDP of 360 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 is 18 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 9654P | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
360 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
400 W | TDP up | 20 W |
320 W | TDP down | 10 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 9654P has 480.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Apple M1 is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 9654P | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-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 |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
10625 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654P
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9654P
2.40 GHz |
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Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 9654P | Apple M1 |
Unknown | Apple iMac 24 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (L2020) Apple MacBook Air (2020) Apple Mac mini (2020) Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Apple iPad Air (2022) |