Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) 20 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X which has 24 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
1 | Generation | 5 |
M1 | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) is a 20 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 20 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X clocks with 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz), has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
20 | Cores | 24 |
20 | Threads | 48 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 16x Firestorm |
A-Core | 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz) 24x Zen 4 |
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 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
32 Neural cores @ 22 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 Ultra (48 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
5 | Max. displays | |
768 | Compute units | -- |
6144 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 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 Ultra (48 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 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU), while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 166.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
819.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
52.00 MB | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 48 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) has a TDP of 60 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is 350 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
60 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
120 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) has 52.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is at 152.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | sTR5 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | 1790 $ |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (48 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
Apple Mac Studio (2022) | Unknown |