Ryzen 9 5900XT vs Apple M3 Max 16-Core

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M3 Max 16-Core
2023
16 cores / 16 threads, 78 Watt
25.85
Ryzen 9 5900XT
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
27.91
+8%

Ryzen 9 5900XT outperforms Apple M3 Max 16-Core by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 9 5900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking194170
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data70.37
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M3no data
Power efficiency31.3625.16
Architecture codenameno dataVermeer (2020−2024)
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$349

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed2.748 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data64 MB
Chip lithography3 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data2x 74 mm2
Number of transistors92000 Million8,300 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 dataAM4
Power consumption (TDP)78 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 9 5900XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 9 5900XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 9 5900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M3 Max 40-Core GPUN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 9 5900XT.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 M3 Max 16-Core 25.85
Ryzen 9 5900XT 27.91
+8%

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 M3 Max 16-Core 41068
Ryzen 9 5900XT 44341
+8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.85 27.91
Recency 30 October 2023 31 July 2024
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 3 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 78 Watt 105 Watt

Apple M3 Max 16-Core has a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 34.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 5900XT, on the other hand, has a 8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, and 100% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 9 5900XT.

Be aware that Apple M3 Max 16-Core is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 5900XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 9 5900XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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