Apple M2 Pro 10-Core vs Ryzen 9 3900

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 3900
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
19.34
+40.9%
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core
2023
10 cores / 10 threads
13.73

Ryzen 9 3900 outperforms Apple M2 Pro 10-Core by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 3900 and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking300545
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation20.74no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Matisse (Ryzen 3000 Desktop)Apple M-Series
Power efficiency28.16no data
Architecture codenameMatisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)no data
Release date24 September 2019 (5 years ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 3900 and Apple M2 Pro 10-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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2410
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)7.3 MB
L2 cache512 KB (per core)36 MB
L3 cache64 MB24 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm
Die size2x 74 mm2no data
Number of transistors7,600 million40000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 3900 and Apple M2 Pro 10-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
SocketAM4no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Apple M2 Pro 10-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, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AApple M2 Pro 16-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core.

PCIe version4.0no 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 9 3900 19.34
+40.9%
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 13.73

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 9 3900 30722
+40.9%
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 21802

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen 9 3900 2804
+68.5%
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 1664

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ryzen 9 3900 197
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 231
+17.3%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 9 3900 10190
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 12132
+19.1%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 9 3900 1246
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 1937
+55.4%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 9 3900 227
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 391
+72.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.34 13.73
Recency 24 September 2019 17 January 2023
Physical cores 12 10
Threads 24 10
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm

Ryzen 9 3900 has a 40.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 20% more physical cores and 140% more threads.

Apple M2 Pro 10-Core, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 3900 is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M2 Pro 10-Core in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 3900 is a desktop processor while Apple M2 Pro 10-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 3900 and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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