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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | AMD EPYC 7763 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) and the AMD EPYC 7763 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) 24 core processor released in Q2/2023 with the AMD EPYC 7763 which has 64 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD EPYC (129) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | AMD EPYC 7003 (29) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
M2 | Architecture | Milan (Zen 3) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Predecessor | AMD EPYC 7662 |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The AMD EPYC 7763 clocks with 2.45 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7763 |
24 | Cores | 64 |
24 | Threads | 128 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 16x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.45 GHz (3.50 GHz) 64x Zen 3 |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 8x 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 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7763 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
32 Neural cores @ 31.6 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 M2 Ultra (76 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
8 | Max. displays | |
1216 | Compute units | -- |
9728 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
192 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 Ultra (76 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 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU), while the AMD EPYC 7763 supports a maximum of 4096 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7763 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 4096 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
819.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
72.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has a TDP of 80 W. The TDP of the AMD EPYC 7763 is 280 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7763 |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 225 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has 72.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD EPYC 7763 is at 256.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7763 |
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, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
-- | Release price | 7890 $ |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7763
64C 128T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7763
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7763
64C 128T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7763
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7763
64C 128T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7763
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7763
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7763
64C 128T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7763
64C 128T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (76 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7763
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
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AMD EPYC 7763
2.45 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7763
64C 128T @ 2.45 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | AMD EPYC 7763 |
Unknown | Unknown |