Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 Max (38-GPU) or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D - 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 M2 Max (38-GPU) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 96 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D was released in Q1/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (35) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
M2 | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.20 GHz (5.70 GHz). |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
12 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 32 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
A-Core | 4.20 GHz (5.70 GHz) 16x Zen 4 |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | -- |
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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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe 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 M2 Max (38 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | 9 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 3 |
608 | Compute units | 2 |
4864 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
96 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 M2 Max (38 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
32 | PCIe lanes | 24 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has a TDP of 40 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 120 W. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
40 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 120 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 162 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 89 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has a 36.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D cache has a total of 144.00 MB. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
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, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
-- | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (38 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
38,581 CB R23 MC @ 136 W |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | Unknown |