Apple M3 Max 14-Core vs Ryzen 7 7800X
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen 7 7800X and M3 Max 14-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 226 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 7 | Apple M3 |
| Power efficiency | no data | 27.86 |
| Architecture codename | Zen 4 | no data |
| Release date | no data | 30 October 2023 (1 year ago) |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen 7 7800X and M3 Max 14-Core 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 cores | 8 (Octa-Core) | 14 (Tetradeca-Core) |
| Threads | 16 | 14 |
| Base clock speed | 4.2 GHz | 2.748 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5 GHz | 4.06 GHz |
| L1 cache | 512 KB | no data |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | no data |
| L3 cache | 96 MB | no data |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm, 6 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | 71+122 mm | no data |
| Number of transistors | no data | 92000 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen 7 7800X and M3 Max 14-Core 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.
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 78 Watt |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 7800X and M3 Max 14-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Apple M3 Max 30-Core GPU |
Pros & cons summary
| Physical cores | 8 | 14 |
| Threads | 16 | 14 |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 3 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 78 Watt |
Ryzen 7 7800X has 14.3% more threads.
Apple M3 Max 14-Core, on the other hand, has 75% more physical cores, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 53.8% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Ryzen 7 7800X and M3 Max 14-Core. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Ryzen 7 7800X is a desktop processor while Apple M3 Max 14-Core is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 7800X and Apple M3 Max 14-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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