Apple M2 Max vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
17.43
+3.7%
Apple M2 Max
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 79 Watt
16.81

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X outperforms Apple M2 Max by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and M2 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking365394
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.06no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperApple M-Series
Power efficiency9.1620.12
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)no data
Release date10 August 2017 (7 years ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and 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 speed3.4 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache96K (per core)3.3 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)36 MB
L3 cache32 MB48 MB
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature68 °Cno data
Number of transistors9,600 million67000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketSP3r2no data
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt79 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and M2 Max. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and M2 Max are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and M2 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelno data
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

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 Threadripper 1950X and M2 Max.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes60no 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 Threadripper 1950X 17.43
+3.7%
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 Threadripper 1950X 27681
+3.7%
Apple M2 Max 26697

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 2997
+43.8%
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 Threadripper 1950X 159
Apple M2 Max 236
+48.4%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 11237
Apple M2 Max 15373
+36.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 1029
Apple M2 Max 1967
+91.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.43 16.81
Recency 10 August 2017 17 January 2023
Physical cores 16 12
Threads 32 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 79 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a 3.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Apple M2 Max, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 127.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and M2 Max.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a desktop processor while Apple M2 Max is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Apple M2 Max, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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