Apple M2 Pro 10-Core vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
+187%
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core
2023
10 cores / 10 threads
13.73

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Apple M2 Pro 10-Core by a whopping 187% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking68545
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation56.78no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9Apple M-Series
Power efficiency31.03no data
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 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads3210
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate64K (per core)no data
L1 cache1024 KB7.3 MB
L2 cache16 MB36 MB
L3 cache128 MB (shared)24 MB
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm5 nm
Die size71+71+122 mmno data
Maximum core temperature89 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °Cno data
Number of transistors13,140 million40000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

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

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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, 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 Pro 10-Core are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core. 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 Pro 16-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Apple M2 Pro 10-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 9 7950X3D 39.35
+187%
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 7950X3D 62509
+187%
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 7950X3D 5974
+259%
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 7950X3D 326
+41.1%
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 231

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 24343
+101%
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 12132

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2311
+19.3%
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 1937

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 383
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 391
+2.1%

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2193
+23.8%
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 1772

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 313
+25.2%
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 250

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.35 13.73
Physical cores 16 10
Threads 32 10

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a 186.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 60% more physical cores and 220% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M2 Pro 10-Core in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a desktop processor while Apple M2 Pro 10-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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