AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 Threadripper 3970X has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 2048 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X was released in Q4/2019. 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 Threadripper (13) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | M3 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Predecessor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz). The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
32 | Cores | 16 |
64 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
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 Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M3 Max (40 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 3 nm | |
Max. displays | 5 | |
-- | Compute units | 640 |
-- | Shader | 5120 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 128 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 M3 Max (40 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 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | -- |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a TDP of 280 W, that of the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is 57 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 57 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 144.00 MB cache, while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) cache has a total of 36.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
7 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-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, iPadOS |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
1969 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
3.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |