Apple M1 | AMD EPYC 7663 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 and the AMD EPYC 7663 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M1 8 core processor released in Q4/2020 with the AMD EPYC 7663 which has 56 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD EPYC (129) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | AMD EPYC 7003 (29) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
M1 | Architecture | Milan (Zen 3) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD EPYC 7663 clocks with 2.00 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 56 CPU cores and can calculate 112 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7663 |
8 | Cores | 56 |
8 | Threads | 112 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.00 GHz (3.50 GHz) 56x Zen 3 |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-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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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7663 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | 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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Apple M1 (8 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
128 | Compute units | -- |
1024 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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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Apple M1 (8 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple M1, while the AMD EPYC 7663 supports a maximum of 4096 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7663 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 4096 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 128 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the AMD EPYC 7663 is 240 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7663 |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 240 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
20 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | 225 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 has 16.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD EPYC 7663 is at 256.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7663 |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | SP3 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
-- | Release price | 6366 $ |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7663
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
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AMD EPYC 7663
2.00 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 | AMD EPYC 7663 |
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) |
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