M2 Max vs EPYC 7451

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

26824

Passmark Score

26639

Performance Difference

M2 Max is 0.7% faster than EPYC 7451

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, M2 Max performs 0.7% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between M2 Max and EPYC 7451.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for M2 Max and EPYC 7451

M2 Max

The M2 Max is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.424 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 48 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 26,824 points.

General Information

Type:Para notebooks
Series:Apple M-Series
Designer:Apple
Release Date:17 January 2023 (2 years ago)
Performance Ranking Position:522

Technical Specifications

Cores:12
Threads:12
L1 Cache:3.3 MB
L2 Cache:36 MB
L3 Cache:48 MB
Max Frequency:3.7 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.424 GHz
Transistor Count:67000 Million
Process Technology:5 nm

Compatibility

Power Consumption (TDP):36 MB + 48 MB

Memory

AMD

EPYC 7451

The EPYC 7451 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 26,639 points. Launch price was $2,400.

General Information

Type:server
Series:AMD EPYC
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$2,400
Release Date:29 June 2017 (8 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Naples (2017−2018)
Performance Ranking Position:528

Technical Specifications

Cores:24
Threads:48
Die Size:192 mm2
L1 Cache:96K (per core)
L2 Cache:512K (per core)
L3 Cache:64 MB (total)
Max Frequency:3.2 GHz
Multiplicador:23
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.3 GHz
Transistor Count:4,800 million
Process Technology:14 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:TR4
Power Consumption (TDP):180 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2 (Multiprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4 Eight-channel
Memory Channels:8
Memory Bandwidth:170.671 GB/s
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:2 TiB

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