AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS or Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-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 9 PRO 7940HS has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.20 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS was released in Q2/2023. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 16 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.06 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) was released in Q4/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 PRO (4) | 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) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is 4.00 GHz (5.20 GHz) while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 16 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is at 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
8 | Cores | 16 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz (5.20 GHz) 8x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
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 PRO 7940HS | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
AMD Ryzen AI | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS or Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Radeon 780M | GPU | Apple M3 Max (40 Core) |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
2.80 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
3 | GPU Generation | -- |
4 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 5 |
12 | Compute units | 640 |
768 | Shader | 5120 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
AMD FSR | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 128 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 (40 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 9 PRO 7940HS can use up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 120.0 GB/s. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 409.6 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
120.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 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 thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is 54 W, while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
54 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 57 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
35 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is manufactured in 4 nm and has 24.00 MB cache. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is manufactured in 3 nm and has a 36.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-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 9 PRO 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
4.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |