AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D and the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 12 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) which has 20 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (40) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Raphael (Zen 4) | Architecture | M1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.40 GHz (5.60 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
12 | Cores | 20 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
4.40 GHz (5.60 GHz) 12x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 16x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
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 7900X3D | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 32 Neural cores @ 22 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | Apple M1 Ultra (48 Core) |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 1 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 5 |
2 | Compute units | 768 |
128 | Shader | 6144 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | Apple M1 Ultra (48 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 / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, while the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 819.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 819.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 52.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
24 | PCIe lanes | -- |
94.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D has a TDP of 120 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) is 60 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
120 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 60 W |
162 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 120 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
89 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 140.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) is at 52.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
AM5 (LGA 1718) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (48 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
27,084 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
0.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple Mac Studio (2022) |