Ryzen 9 9950X vs Apple M1 Max

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M1 Max
2021
10 cores / 10 threads
13.91
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.77
+200%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Apple M1 Max by a whopping 200% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M1 Max and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking53258
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data65.14
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M-Seriesno data
Power efficiencyno data23.24
Architecture codenameno dataGranite Ridge (2024)
Release date18 October 2021 (3 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

M1 Max and Ryzen 9 9950X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1032
Base clock speed2.06 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.22 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cache2.9 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache28 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache48 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors57000 Million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on M1 Max and Ryzen 9 9950X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno dataAM5
Power consumption (TDP)no data170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M1 Max and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M1 Max and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M1 Max and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Apple M1 Max 32-Core GPUAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M1 Max and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M1 Max 13.91
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.77
+200%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Apple M1 Max 22099
Ryzen 9 9950X 66352
+200%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Apple M1 Max 12697
Ryzen 9 9950X 23568
+85.6%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Apple M1 Max 1782
Ryzen 9 9950X 2548
+43%

WebXPRT 3

Apple M1 Max 360
Ryzen 9 9950X 409
+13.6%

CrossMark Overall

Apple M1 Max 1615
Ryzen 9 9950X 2451
+51.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.91 41.77
Recency 18 October 2021 15 August 2024
Physical cores 10 16
Threads 10 32
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm

Ryzen 9 9950X has a 200.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 60% more physical cores and 220% more threads, and a 25% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the M1 Max in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M1 Max is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M1 Max and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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