AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 7 7840U or Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7840U has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840U was released in Q2/2023. The Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) has 14 cores with 14 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.06 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. The Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) was released in Q4/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (70) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
6 | Generation | 3 |
Phoenix (Zen 4) | Architecture | M3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 7 7840U is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz). The Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) has 14 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
8 | Cores | 14 |
16 | Threads | 14 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz) 8x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 10x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
AMD Ryzen™ AI | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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AMD Radeon 780M | GPU | Apple M3 Max (30 Core) |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
2.70 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
3 | GPU Generation | -- |
4 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 5 |
12 | Compute units | 480 |
768 | Shader | 3840 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
AMD FSR | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 96 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon 780M | GPU | Apple M3 Max (30 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 7 7840U supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) can connect up to 96 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 3 |
120.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 307.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840U has a TDP of 28 W, that of the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) is 50 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
28 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 50 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
30 W | TDP up | -- |
15 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 7 7840U has a 24.00 MB cache, while the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) cache has a total of 36.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
4 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
FP8 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
13,450 CB R23 MC @ 30 W |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
AOKZOE A1 Pro | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |