Apple M2 Max vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
+134%
Apple M2 Max
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 79 Watt
16.81

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Apple M2 Max by a whopping 134% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Apple M2 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking68393
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation56.78no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9Apple M-Series
Power efficiency31.0320.14
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)no data
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$699no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate64K (per core)no data
L1 cache64K (per core)3.3 MB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)36 MB
L3 cache128 MB (shared)48 MB
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm5 nm
Die size2x 71 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature89 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °Cno data
Number of transistors13,140 million67000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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
SocketAM5no data
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt79 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Apple M2 Max are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Apple M2 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno 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 M2 Max 38-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Apple M2 Max.

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 7950X3D 39.35
+134%
Apple M2 Max 16.81

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 7950X3D 62509
+134%
Apple M2 Max 26694

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 7950X3D 5974
+187%
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 7950X3D 326
+38.1%
Apple M2 Max 236

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 24343
+58.3%
Apple M2 Max 15373

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2311
+17.5%
Apple M2 Max 1967

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 383
Apple M2 Max 405
+5.6%

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2193
+19.5%
Apple M2 Max 1835

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 313
+20.8%
Apple M2 Max 259

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.35 16.81
Physical cores 16 12
Threads 32 12
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 79 Watt

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a 134.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Apple M2 Max, on the other hand, has 51.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M2 Max in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a desktop processor while Apple M2 Max is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Apple M2 Max, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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