Apple
Apple M4 Pro
14C CPU · 20C GPU · 273 GB/s
95
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
EPYC 9654 wins by 1
AMD
EPYC 9654
Zen 4 · 96C/192T · SP5
96
/ 100
From $11,805
Specdex verdict
EPYC 9654 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M4 Pro lands at 95 and EPYC 9654 at 96. That puts EPYC 9654 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple M4 Pro if…
- ✓Massive memory bandwidth
- ✓Silent under load
- ✓Excellent media engines
Pick EPYC 9654 if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Apple M4 Pro 95
vs 96 EPYC 9654
Score breakdown
Apple M4 Pro
95 single 99
multi 93
gaming 80
efficiency 98
EPYC 9654
96 single 88
multi 96
gaming 76
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M4 Pro | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 (10P+4E) | ▲ 96 |
| GPU cores | 20 | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 273 GB/s | — |
| Neural engine | 16-core, 38 TOPS | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 4 |
| Threads | — | 192 |
| Socket | — | SP5 |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Apple M4 Pro
Pros
- +Massive memory bandwidth
- +Silent under load
- +Excellent media engines
Cons
- −Only in MacBook Pro 14/16 + Mac mini
- −Windows ARM is still niche
- −Premium
EPYC 9654
Pros
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Apple M4 Pro vs EPYC 9654
Which is better, Apple M4 Pro or EPYC 9654? +
EPYC 9654 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple M4 Pro worth the price? +
At $1,999, Apple M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in single.
Is EPYC 9654 worth the price? +
At $11,805, EPYC 9654 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.
Does Apple M4 Pro 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.