Apple M3 Max 14-Core vs Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
52.66
+129%
Apple M3 Max 14-Core
2023
14 cores / 14 threads, 78 Watt
22.98

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Apple M3 Max 14-Core by a whopping 129% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and M3 Max 14-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28226
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation33.41no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M3
Power efficiency14.2427.88
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)no data
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)30 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,499no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads4814
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz4.06 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache128 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Die size4x 71 mm2no data
Number of transistors26,280 million92000 Million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 configuration1no data
SocketsTR5no data
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt78 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 7960X and M3 Max 14-Core are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and M3 Max 14-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AApple M3 Max 30-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and M3 Max 14-Core.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes48no 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 7960X 52.66
+129%
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 22.98

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 7960X 83655
+129%
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 36505

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.66 22.98
Physical cores 24 14
Threads 48 14
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 78 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a 129.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 71.4% more physical cores and 242.9% more threads.

Apple M3 Max 14-Core, on the other hand, has a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 348.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the M3 Max 14-Core in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a desktop processor while Apple M3 Max 14-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Apple M3 Max 14-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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