Apple M2 Max vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
51.03
+204%
Apple M2 Max
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 79 Watt
16.81

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX outperforms Apple M2 Max by a whopping 204% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and M2 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking33393
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.73no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M-Series
Power efficiency13.8020.14
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)no data
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,649no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and M2 Max 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads4812
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)3.3 MB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)36 MB
L3 cache128 MB (shared)48 MB
Chip lithography5 nm5 nm
Die size4x 71 mm2no data
Number of transistors26,280 million67000 Million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and M2 Max 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 Watt79 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and M2 Max. 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 PRO 7965WX and M2 Max are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and M2 Max. 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 M2 Max 38-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and M2 Max.

PCIe version5.0no 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 7965WX 51.03
+204%
Apple M2 Max 16.81

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 7965WX 81055
+204%
Apple M2 Max 26694

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 51.03 16.81
Recency 19 October 2023 17 January 2023
Physical cores 24 12
Threads 48 12
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 79 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has a 203.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Apple M2 Max, on the other hand, has 343% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the M2 Max in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is a server/workstation processor while Apple M2 Max is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple M2 Max, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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