AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX 16 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (35) | Family | Apple M series (23) |
AMD Ryzen 7045 (6) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Dragon Range (Zen 4) | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
-- | Successor | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (5.40 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Apple M2 Max (30-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 7945HX | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
16 | Cores | 12 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz (5.40 GHz) 16x 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 7945HX | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-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 610M | GPU | Apple M2 Max (30 Core) |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 2 |
6 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 5 |
2 | Compute units | 480 |
128 | Shader | 3840 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 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 610M | GPU | Apple M2 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 / 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 7945HX, while the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
28 | PCIe lanes | 32 |
110.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
75 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX has 80.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is at 36.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-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 |
FL1 | 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 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
AMD Radeon 610M @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
32,788 CB R23 MC @ 134 W |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |