Apple M3 Pro 11-Core vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
83.61
+436%
Apple M3 Pro 11-Core
2023
11 cores / 11 threads, 27 Watt
15.61

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX outperforms Apple M3 Pro 11-Core by a whopping 436% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and M3 Pro 11-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4443
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.05no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M3
Power efficiency22.6154.71
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)no data
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)30 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$7,349no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and M3 Pro 11-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)11 (Undeca-Core)
Threads12811
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.06 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache256 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Die size8x 71 mm2no data
Number of transistors52,560 million37000 Million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and M3 Pro 11-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 Watt27 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and M3 Pro 11-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 PRO 7985WX and M3 Pro 11-Core are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and M3 Pro 11-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 Pro 14-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and M3 Pro 11-Core.

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 7985WX 83.61
+436%
Apple M3 Pro 11-Core 15.61

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 7985WX 132805
+436%
Apple M3 Pro 11-Core 24788

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 83.61 15.61
Physical cores 64 11
Threads 128 11
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 27 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has a 435.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 481.8% more physical cores and 1063.6% more threads.

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core, on the other hand, has a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 1196.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is our recommended choice as it beats the M3 Pro 11-Core in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is a server/workstation processor while Apple M3 Pro 11-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Apple M3 Pro 11-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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