Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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
+77.8%
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
14.54

Apple M3 Max 16-Core outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1920X by an impressive 78% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking194498
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data4.60
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M3AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency31.367.64
Architecture codenameno dataZen (2017−2020)
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)13 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed2.748 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data35
L1 cacheno data1.125 MB
L2 cacheno data6 MB
L3 cacheno data32 MB
Chip lithography3 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data213 mm2
Number of transistors92000 Million9600 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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 (Uniprocessor)
Socketno dataSP3r2
Power consumption (TDP)78 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TiB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidthno data85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M3 Max 40-Core GPU-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data60

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
+77.8%
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 14.54

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
+77.8%
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 23093

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.85 14.54
Recency 30 October 2023 13 July 2017
Physical cores 16 12
Threads 16 24
Chip lithography 3 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 78 Watt 180 Watt

Apple M3 Max 16-Core has a 77.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 33.3% more physical cores, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 130.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X, on the other hand, has 50% more threads.

The M3 Max 16-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M3 Max 16-Core is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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