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Note: The information shown below is based on rumors and unoffical information. Technical details or benchmark results may be different in the final version of this processor. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | AMD EPYC 9865 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and the AMD EPYC 9865 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) 16 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the AMD EPYC 9865 which has 160 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2024. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD EPYC (129) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | AMD EPYC 9005 (21) |
3 | Generation | 5 |
M3 | Architecture | Turin (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The AMD EPYC 9865 clocks with 2.10 GHz, has 160 CPU cores and can calculate 320 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9865 |
16 | Cores | 160 |
16 | Threads | 320 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
A-Core | 2.10 GHz 160x Zen 5c |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
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 M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9865 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 35 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 M3 Max (40 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
3 nm | Technology | |
5 | Max. displays | |
640 | Compute units | -- |
5120 | Shader | -- |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
128 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 M3 Max (40 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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU), while the AMD EPYC 9865 supports a maximum of 6144 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 480.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9865 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-6000 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 6144 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 12 |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 480.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 320.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 128 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 504.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP of the AMD EPYC 9865 is 400 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9865 |
57 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 400 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 3 nm. The cache of AMD EPYC 9865 is at 320.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9865 |
3 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-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 |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q4/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
160C 320T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
160C 320T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
160C 320T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
160C 320T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
160C 320T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
160C 320T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
160C 320T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
160C 320T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
160C 320T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
160C 320T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
@ 0.00 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
160C 320T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
160C 320T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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AMD EPYC 9865
2.10 GHz Not verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9865
160C 320T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | AMD EPYC 9865 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
Unknown |