Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Apple M3 Pro 11-Core

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core
2023
11 cores / 11 threads, 27 Watt
15.61
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.28
+61.9%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Apple M3 Pro 11-Core by an impressive 62% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M3 Pro 11-Core and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking443203
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.64
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M3no data
Power efficiency54.6819.92
Architecture codenameno dataGranite Ridge (2024)
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

M3 Pro 11-Core and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 cores11 (Undeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1116
Base clock speed2.748 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cacheno data80 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data70.6 mm2
Number of transistors37000 Million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on M3 Pro 11-Core and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 dataAM5
Power consumption (TDP)27 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M3 Pro 11-Core and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. 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 Pro 11-Core and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M3 Pro 11-Core and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. 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 card
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Apple M3 Pro 14-Core GPUAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M3 Pro 11-Core and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 Pro 11-Core 15.61
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.28
+61.9%

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 Pro 11-Core 24794
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40155
+62%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core 13312
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 16637
+25%

CrossMark Overall

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core 1966
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 2347
+19.4%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core 14412
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 18074
+25.4%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core 3113
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 3286
+5.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.61 25.28
Recency 30 October 2023 7 November 2024
Physical cores 11 8
Threads 11 16
Chip lithography 3 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 27 Watt 120 Watt

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core has 37.5% more physical cores, a 33.3% more advanced lithography process, and 344.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 61.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 45.5% more threads.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the M3 Pro 11-Core in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M3 Pro 11-Core is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Pro 11-Core and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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