AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs Apple M4 (10-CPU)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or Apple M4 (10-CPU) - 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 7980X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X was released in Q4/2023.

The Apple M4 (10-CPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.41 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) was released in Q2/2024.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 3.20 GHz (5.10 GHz) while the Apple M4 (10-CPU) has 10 CPU cores and 10 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M4 (10-CPU) is at 0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz).

The 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.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or Apple M4 (10-CPU) 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.

A 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.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X can use up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 166.4 GB/s. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 120.0 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 350 W, while the Apple M4 (10-CPU) has a TDP of 22 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is manufactured in 5 nm and has 320.00 MB cache. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) is manufactured in 3 nm and has a 22.00 MB cache.