AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D and the Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-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 M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (35) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Raphael (Zen 4) | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
-- | Successor | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-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 M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) clocks with 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
12 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
4.40 GHz (5.60 GHz) 12x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 M2 Pro (19 Core) |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 2 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
2 | Compute units | 304 |
128 | Shader | 2432 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 M2 Pro (19 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 M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 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 M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) is 40 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 M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
120 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 40 W |
162 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
89 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 140.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) is at 36.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-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, iPadOS |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (19 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
27,084 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |