Ryzen 7 7800X vs Apple M3 Max 16-Core

Primary details

Comparing Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 7 7800X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking186not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M3AMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency31.28no data
Architecture codenameno dataZen 4
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 7 7800X 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed2.748 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz5 GHz
L1 cacheno data512 KB
L2 cacheno data8 MB
L3 cacheno data96 MB
Chip lithography3 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data71+122 mm
Number of transistors92000 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 7 7800X 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.

Power consumption (TDP)78 Watt120 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 7 7800X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M3 Max 40-Core GPUno data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 16 8
Chip lithography 3 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 78 Watt 120 Watt

Apple M3 Max 16-Core has 100% more physical cores, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 53.8% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 7 7800X. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that Apple M3 Max 16-Core is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 7800X is a desktop one.


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