Apple M2 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
2022
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
58.67
+524%
Apple M2
2022
8 cores / 8 threads, 20 Watt
9.40

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX outperforms Apple M2 by a whopping 524% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Apple M2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19806
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperApple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency19.8344.48
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)no data
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)10 June 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Apple M2 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1288
Base clock speed2.7 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.48 GHz
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache64K (per core)2 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)20 MB
L3 cache256 MBno data
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors33,200 million20000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Apple M2 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
SocketWRX8no data
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt20 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Apple M2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Apple M2 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Apple M2. 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 M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Apple M2.

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 5995WX 58.67
+524%
Apple M2 9.40

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 5995WX 93192
+524%
Apple M2 14933

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 58.67 9.40
Recency 8 March 2022 10 June 2022
Physical cores 64 8
Threads 128 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 20 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has a 524.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads.

Apple M2, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 1300% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M2 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is a server/workstation processor while Apple M2 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Apple M2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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