Apple M2 Max vs Ryzen 9 5900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
25.56
+46.8%

Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms Apple M2 Max by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5900X and Apple M2 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking199385
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation31.06no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9Apple M-Series
Power efficiency22.2020.10
Architecture codenameVermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)no data
Release date8 October 2020 (4 years ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 5900X and Apple M2 Max 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2412
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache768 KB3.3 MB
L2 cache6 MB36 MB
L3 cache64 MB48 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm
Die size2x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors0 Million67000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5900X and Apple M2 Max 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)105 Watt79 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and Apple M2 Max. 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 5900X and Apple M2 Max are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and Apple M2 Max. 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 card-Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and Apple M2 Max.

PCIe version4.0no 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 5900X 25.56
+46.8%
Apple M2 Max 17.41

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 5900X 39115
+46.8%
Apple M2 Max 26643

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 5900X 2695
+29.3%
Apple M2 Max 2084

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 5900X 250
+5.9%
Apple M2 Max 236

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 9 5900X 11765
Apple M2 Max 15373
+30.7%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 9 5900X 1604
Apple M2 Max 1967
+22.6%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 9 5900X 279
Apple M2 Max 405
+45%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.56 17.41
Recency 8 October 2020 17 January 2023
Threads 24 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 79 Watt

Ryzen 9 5900X has a 46.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Apple M2 Max, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 32.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M2 Max in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 5900X is a desktop processor while Apple M2 Max is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 5900X and Apple M2 Max, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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