AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and the Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 32 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
5 | Generation | 1 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | M1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz). The processor can compute 64 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
32 | Cores | 10 |
64 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz) 32x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x 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 7970X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (24-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 Max (24 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 5 | |
-- | Compute units | 384 |
-- | Shader | 3072 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 Max (24 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 1024 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, while the Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 28.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | -- |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 Max (24-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 Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 160.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) is at 28.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
sTR5 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
2990 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
65,269 CB R23 MC @ 348 W |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
12,402 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
Apple M1 Max (24 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |