Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) 16 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
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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 3950X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X clocks with 3.40 GHz (4.90 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
16 | Cores | 16 |
16 | Threads | 32 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
A-Core | 3.40 GHz (4.90 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 (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
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 (40 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
3 nm | Technology | |
5 | Max. displays | |
640 | Compute units | -- |
5120 | Shader | -- |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
128 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 (40 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 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU), while the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 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 (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 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 (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 105 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
57 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 142 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 3 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is at 72.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
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 | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | 799 $ |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
28,577 CB R23 MC @ 153 W |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
Unknown |