Apple M3 Max 14-Core vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 7800X3D
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
21.57
Apple M3 Max 14-Core
2023
14 cores / 14 threads, 78 Watt
22.98
+6.5%

Apple M3 Max 14-Core outperforms Ryzen 7 7800X3D by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 7800X3D and M3 Max 14-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking249226
Place by popularity12not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation38.31no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M3
Power efficiency17.0127.88
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)no data
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)30 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$449no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1614
Base clock speed4.4 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.06 GHz
Bus rate162 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache96 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Die size71 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature89 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)61 °Cno data
Number of transistors6,570 million92000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketAM5no data
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt78 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 7800X3D and M3 Max 14-Core. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 7800X3D and M3 Max 14-Core are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 7800X3D and M3 Max 14-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)Apple M3 Max 30-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 7800X3D and M3 Max 14-Core.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes24no 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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D 21.57
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 22.98
+6.5%

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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D 34267
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 36505
+6.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.57 22.98
Recency 4 January 2023 30 October 2023
Physical cores 8 14
Threads 16 14
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 78 Watt

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 14.3% more threads.

Apple M3 Max 14-Core, on the other hand, has a 6.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, 75% more physical cores, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 53.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 7 7800X3D and M3 Max 14-Core.

Note that Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop processor while Apple M3 Max 14-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Apple M3 Max 14-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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