Apple M1 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
16.63
+210%

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X outperforms Apple M1 by a whopping 210% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Apple M1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4101188
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.96no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperApple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency8.42no data
Architecture codenameZEN+ (2018−2019)no data
Release date3 October 2018 (6 years ago)10 November 2020 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$649no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Apple M1 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.064 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache96K (per core)2 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)16 MB
L3 cache32 MB16 MB
Chip lithography12 nm5 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Number of transistors19,200 million16000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Apple M1 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 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Apple M1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Apple M1 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Apple M1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelno data
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Apple M1 8-Core GPU

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 2920X 16.63
+210%
Apple M1 5.36

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 2920X 25444
+210%
Apple M1 8207

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 2920X 2628
+145%
Apple M1 1072

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 2920X 178
Apple M1 208
+16.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.63 5.36
Recency 3 October 2018 10 November 2020
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 8
Chip lithography 12 nm 5 nm

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has a 210.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Apple M1, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and a 140% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M1 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is a desktop processor while Apple M1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Apple M1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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