Apple M1 (7-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 (7-GPU) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - 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 Apple M1 (7-GPU) has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) was released in Q4/2020. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 was released in Q3/2019. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
M1 | Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 (7-GPU) is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
8 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 3.60 GHz (4.20 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 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | 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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Apple M1 (7 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
112 | Compute units | -- |
896 | 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 (7 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 & PCIeThe Apple M1 (7-GPU) supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) has a TDP of 18 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is 65 W. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 (7-GPU) has a 16.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 cache has a total of 32.00 MB. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
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 | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
-- | Release price | 185 $ |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
9,150 CB R23 MC @ 87 W |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
Apple M1 (7 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
Unknown | One Gaming PC Ryzen 5 3600 Lenono IdeaCentre T540-15AMA G HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-0201ng schwarz (9HP03EA#ABD) |