Apple M3 Max 16-Core vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
54.69
+104%
Apple M3 Max 16-Core
2023
16 cores / 16 threads, 78 Watt
26.75

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX outperforms Apple M3 Max 16-Core by a whopping 104% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Apple M3 Max 16-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26185
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.25no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperApple M3
Power efficiency17.8131.27
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)no data
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)30 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$5,500no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Apple M3 Max 16-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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads12816
Base clock speed2.7 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.06 GHz
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache4 MBno data
L2 cache32 MBno data
L3 cache256 MBno data
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm3 nm
Die size74 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors38740 Million92000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Apple M3 Max 16-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
SocketsWRX8no data
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt78 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Apple M3 Max 16-Core. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Apple M3 Max 16-Core are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Apple M3 Max 16-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Apple M3 Max 40-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Apple M3 Max 16-Core.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no 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 PRO 3995WX 54.69
+104%
Apple M3 Max 16-Core 26.75

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 PRO 3995WX 83697
+104%
Apple M3 Max 16-Core 40943

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 PRO 3995WX 9706
+197%
Apple M3 Max 16-Core 3264

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 PRO 3995WX 195
Apple M3 Max 16-Core 271
+39%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 14881
Apple M3 Max 16-Core 22938
+54.1%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 1720
Apple M3 Max 16-Core 2325
+35.1%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 229
Apple M3 Max 16-Core 421
+83.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 54.69 26.75
Recency 14 July 2020 30 October 2023
Physical cores 64 16
Threads 128 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 78 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has a 104.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

Apple M3 Max 16-Core, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 259% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M3 Max 16-Core in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is a server/workstation processor while Apple M3 Max 16-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Apple M3 Max 16-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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