AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Apple M1 (7-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and the Apple M1 (7-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24 core processor released in Q4/2019 with the Apple M1 (7-GPU) which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | M1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 48 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
24 | Cores | 8 |
48 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
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 Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M1 (7 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 112 |
-- | Shader | 896 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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 M1 (7 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 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2048 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, while the Apple M1 (7-GPU) supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | -- |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 (7-GPU) is 18 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 25 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 140.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple M1 (7-GPU) is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
7 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, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
1435 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
Apple M1 (7 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
Unknown | Unknown |