Apple M3 Max 14-Core vs Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
18.55
Apple M3 Max 14-Core
2023
14 cores / 14 threads, 78 Watt
22.98
+23.9%

Apple M3 Max 14-Core outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2950X by a significant 24% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and M3 Max 14-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking323226
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.44no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperApple M3
Power efficiency9.7527.86
Architecture codenameZEN+ (2018−2019)no data
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)30 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$899no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and M3 Max 14-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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3214
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.06 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache96K (per core)no data
L2 cache512K (per core)no data
L3 cache32 MBno data
Chip lithography12 nm3 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Number of transistors19,200 million92000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and M3 Max 14-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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketSocket TR4no data
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt78 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and M3 Max 14-Core. 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 2950X and M3 Max 14-Core are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and M3 Max 14-Core. 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 bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Apple M3 Max 30-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 2950X 18.55
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 22.98
+23.9%

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 2950X 29459
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 36505
+23.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.55 22.98
Recency 13 August 2018 30 October 2023
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 32 14
Chip lithography 12 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 78 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 14.3% more physical cores and 128.6% more threads.

Apple M3 Max 14-Core, on the other hand, has a 23.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 300% more advanced lithography process, and 130.8% lower power consumption.

The M3 Max 14-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is a desktop processor while Apple M3 Max 14-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Apple M3 Max 14-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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