Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | AMD EPYC 9754S | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 Max (38-GPU) or AMD EPYC 9754S - 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 Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 96 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. The AMD EPYC 9754S has 128 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6144 GB of memory in 12 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 9754S was released in Q2/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD EPYC (129) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | AMD EPYC 8004/9004 (15) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
M2 | Architecture | Bergamo/Siena (Zen 4c) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). The AMD EPYC 9754S has 128 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.25 GHz (3.10 GHz). |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9754S |
12 | Cores | 128 |
12 | Threads | 128 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.25 GHz (3.10 GHz) 128x Zen 4c |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
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 M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9754S |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Apple M2 Max (38 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
5 | Max. displays | |
608 | Compute units | -- |
4864 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
96 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 M2 Max (38 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 & PCIeThe Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 9754S can connect up to 6144 GB of memory in 12 memory channels. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9754S |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-4800 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 6144 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 12 |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 460.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
32 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 504.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has a TDP of 40 W, that of the AMD EPYC 9754S is 360 W. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9754S |
40 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 360 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 400 W |
-- | TDP down | 320 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has a 36.00 MB cache, while the AMD EPYC 9754S cache has a total of 256.00 MB. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9754S |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI |
-- | Socket | SP5 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows Server 2022, Linux, Windows 11 |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
-- | Release price | 10200 $ |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9754S
128C 128T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9754S
128C 128T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9754S
128C 128T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9754S
128C 128T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9754S
128C 128T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9754S
128C 128T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9754S
128C 128T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9754S
128C 128T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (38 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9754S
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9754S
128C 128T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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AMD EPYC 9754S
2.25 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9754S
128C 128T @ 2.25 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | AMD EPYC 9754S |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | Unknown |