Apple M4 Max (16 cores) vs Ryzen 9 7900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7900X
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 170 Watt
32.52
+16%
Apple M4 Max (16 cores)
2024
16 cores / 16 threads, 90 Watt
28.04

Ryzen 9 7900X outperforms Apple M4 Max (16 cores) by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7900X and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking123165
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M4
Power efficiency18.0129.33
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)no data
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)30 October 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7900X and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed4.7 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz4.51 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache64 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Die size2x 70 (CCD) mm2 + 122 (I/O) mm2no data
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °Cno data
Number of transistorsCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7900X and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) 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)170 Watt90 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7900X and Apple M4 Max (16 cores). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions5 nm (CCD), 6 nm (I/O) nm, 0.650 - 1.475Vno data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7900X and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7900X and Apple M4 Max (16 cores). 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)Apple M4 40-core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7900X and Apple M4 Max (16 cores).

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 9 7900X 32.52
+16%
Apple M4 Max (16 cores) 28.04

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen 9 7900X 2370
+5.1%
Apple M4 Max (16 cores) 2255

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ryzen 9 7900X 305
Apple M4 Max (16 cores) 353
+15.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 32.52 28.04
Recency 27 September 2022 30 October 2024
Physical cores 12 16
Threads 24 16
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 90 Watt

Ryzen 9 7900X has a 16% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more threads.

Apple M4 Max (16 cores), on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, 33.3% more physical cores, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 88.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M4 Max (16 cores) in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 7900X is a desktop processor while Apple M4 Max (16 cores) is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 7900X and Apple M4 Max (16 cores), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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