AMD
EPYC 9554
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · SP5
92
/ 100
From $9,087
VS
Apple M4 Pro wins by 3
Apple
Apple M4 Pro
14C CPU · 20C GPU · 273 GB/s
95
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict
Apple M4 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EPYC 9554 lands at 92 and Apple M4 Pro at 95. That puts Apple M4 Pro ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EPYC 9554 if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick Apple M4 Pro if…
- ✓Massive memory bandwidth
- ✓Silent under load
- ✓Excellent media engines
EPYC 9554 92
vs 95 Apple M4 Pro
Score breakdown
EPYC 9554
92 single 84
multi 92
gaming 72
efficiency 78
Apple M4 Pro
95 single 99
multi 93
gaming 80
efficiency 98
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EPYC 9554 | Apple M4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | — |
| Cores | ▲ 64 | 14 (10P+4E) |
| Threads | 128 | — |
| Socket | SP5 | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| GPU cores | — | 20 |
| Memory bandwidth | — | 273 GB/s |
| Neural engine | — | 16-core, 38 TOPS |
EPYC 9554
Pros
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
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
FAQ: EPYC 9554 vs Apple M4 Pro
Which is better, EPYC 9554 or Apple M4 Pro? +
Apple M4 Pro scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EPYC 9554 worth the price? +
At $9,087, EPYC 9554 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in multi.
Is Apple M4 Pro worth the price? +
At $1,999, Apple M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in single.
Does EPYC 9554 or Apple M4 Pro 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.