Threadripper PRO 7955WX vs Apple M3 Max 16-Core

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Primary details

Comparing M3 Max 16-Core and Threadripper PRO 7955WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking194not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M3no data
Power efficiency31.36no data
Architecture codenameno dataStorm Peak (2023)
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,899

Detailed specifications

M3 Max 16-Core and Threadripper PRO 7955WX 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 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data2x 71 mm2
Number of transistors92000 Million13,140 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on M3 Max 16-Core and Threadripper PRO 7955WX 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 datasTR5
Power consumption (TDP)78 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Threadripper PRO 7955WX. 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 Threadripper PRO 7955WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Threadripper PRO 7955WX. 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 cardApple M3 Max 40-Core GPUN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Threadripper PRO 7955WX.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

Pros & cons summary


Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 3 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 78 Watt 350 Watt

Apple M3 Max 16-Core has a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 348.7% lower power consumption.

Threadripper PRO 7955WX, on the other hand, has 100% more threads.

We couldn't decide between M3 Max 16-Core and Threadripper PRO 7955WX. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that Apple M3 Max 16-Core is a notebook processor while Threadripper PRO 7955WX is a desktop one.


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