Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core
32C CPU · 80C GPU · PassMark #109
EPYC 9654
Zen 4 · 96C/192T · SP5
EPYC 9654 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core lands at 41 and EPYC 9654 at 96. That puts EPYC 9654 ahead by 55 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core if…
- ✓PassMark #109 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Best-in-class perf-per-watt on macOS
Pick EPYC 9654 if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Apple M3 Ultra 32 CoreSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core more score per dollar ($3,999 vs $11,805).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 32 (24P + 8E) | ▲ 96 |
| GPU cores | 80 (top config) / 60 (base) | — |
| Neural Engine | 32-core | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s | — |
| Unified memory | Up to 512 GB LPDDR5-6400 | — |
| Process | 3 nm (TSMC N3B) | — |
| Transistors | 184 billion | — |
| Class | Desktop (Mac Studio) | — |
| PassMark rank | #109 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 72,912 | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 4 |
| Threads | — | 192 |
| Socket | — | SP5 |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core
- +PassMark #109 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Best-in-class perf-per-watt on macOS
- −Only available inside Apple devices — no DIY upgrade path
EPYC 9654
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core vs EPYC 9654
Which is better, Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core or EPYC 9654? +
EPYC 9654 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 55. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core worth the price? +
At $3,999, Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core delivers a Specdex score of 41 — strongest in passmark.
Is EPYC 9654 worth the price? +
At $11,805, EPYC 9654 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.
Does Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core or EPYC 9654 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core or EPYC 9654? +
Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core — more score per dollar ($3,999 vs $11,805). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.