Ryzen Threadripper 1950 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
+86%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
13.90

Apple M3 Max 16-Core outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1950 by an impressive 86% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1950 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking194535
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M3no data
Power efficiency31.367.31
Architecture codenameno dataZen (2017−2020)
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)29 July 2017 (7 years ago)

Detailed specifications

M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1950 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 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cacheno data96K (per core)
L2 cacheno data512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data32 MB
Chip lithography3 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data213 mm2
Number of transistors92000 Million9,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1950 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 dataSP3r2
Power consumption (TDP)78 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1950. 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 1950 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1950. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4 Quad-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M3 Max 40-Core GPUno data

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
+86%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950 13.90

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
+86%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950 22077

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.85 13.90
Recency 30 October 2023 29 July 2017
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 3 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 78 Watt 180 Watt

Apple M3 Max 16-Core has a 86% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 130.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950, on the other hand, has 100% more threads.

The M3 Max 16-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M3 Max 16-Core is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1950, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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