Apple M3 vs AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

The Apple M3 was developed for users seeking a balance between energy efficiency and computing power. It is manufactured using the 3-nanometer process and is based on the M3 architecture.

The unit features eight cores and an integrated Apple M3 (10 Core) graphics. In single-core performance as well as multi-core performance, the system lags behind the competing model from AMD. With a memory bandwidth of 102 GB/s, 20 MB Level 2 cache and no Level 3 cache, it is optimized for everyday tasks.

The Thermal Design Power is set low, allowing for quiet operation. Since the Apple M3 is permanently integrated into hardware systems, it results in a fixed price-performance ratio within the Apple ecosystem. It is suitable for users who value an efficient system. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is aimed at desktop users who demand high computing power.

It is based on the Granite Ridge (Zen 5) architecture and is produced using the 4-nanometer process. Through the use of 3D-Cache, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D offers superior performance in gaming scenarios as data query delays are reduced. In benchmarks, it significantly outperforms the Apple M3 in both single-core and multi-core performance.

With support for PCIe 5.0, 8 MB Level 2 cache and 96 MB Level 3 cache, it is equipped for appropriate hardware components. The integrated AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) primarily serves basic output. Despite a higher Thermal Design Power, it offers high raw performance. The price-performance ratio is located in the upper segment.

It is the ideal choice for gamers.