Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) 14 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2021. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (35) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) |
3 | Generation | 4 |
M3 | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 3900 |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). The processor can compute 14 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 clocks with 3.00 GHz (4.70 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
14 | Cores | 12 |
14 | Threads | 24 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 10x P-Core |
A-Core | 3.00 GHz (4.70 GHz) |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
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 M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 M3 Max (30 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
3 nm | Technology | |
5 | Max. displays | |
480 | Compute units | -- |
3840 | Shader | -- |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
96 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 M3 Max (30 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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 96 GB of memory in a maximum of 3 memory channels is supported by the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU), while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
3 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
307.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) has a TDP of 50 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
50 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 3 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is at 70.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
3 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-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, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
Unknown |