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Apple M1 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M1 8 core processor released in Q4/2020 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
M1 | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
Apple M2 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X clocks with 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
8 | Cores | 32 |
8 | Threads | 64 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz) |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-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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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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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Apple M1 (8 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
128 | Compute units | -- |
1024 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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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Apple M1 (8 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple M1, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 64 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 280 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
20 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 has 16.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is at 144.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
-- | Release price | 1969 $ |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
3.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Apple iMac 24 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (L2020) Apple MacBook Air (2020) Apple Mac mini (2020) Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Apple iPad Air (2022) |
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