AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Apple M4 (10-CPU) | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 3950X or Apple M4 (10-CPU) - 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 9 3950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X was released in Q3/2019. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.41 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) was released in Q2/2024. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (40) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) | CPU group | Apple M4 (2) |
3 | Generation | 4 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | M4 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M3 |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.70 GHz). The Apple M4 (10-CPU) has 10 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
16 | Cores | 10 |
32 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz (4.70 GHz) | A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz) 4x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.85 GHz) 6x 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 9 3950X | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 38 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M4 (10 Core) |
GPU frequency | -- | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 3 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 160 |
-- | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M4 (10 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 3950X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5X-7500 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 22.00 MB |
64.00 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 9 3950X has a TDP of 105 W, that of the Apple M4 (10-CPU) is 22 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 22 W |
142 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has a 64.00 MB cache, while the Apple M4 (10-CPU) cache has a total of 22.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
7 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
650 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
Memory PC High End Gaming PC AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Kiebel Gamer-PC Loki [184903] |
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) [1-2 TB] |