Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945H 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 8945H which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2024. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (37) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8040 (20) |
3 | Generation | 7 |
M3 | Architecture | Hawk Point (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 8945H clocks with 4.00 GHz (5.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
16 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
A-Core | 4.00 GHz (5.20 GHz) 8x Zen 4 |
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 8945H |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen AI |
16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS | AI specifications | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
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 | AMD Radeon 780M |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.80 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
3 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 4 |
640 | Compute units | 12 |
5120 | Shader | 768 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
128 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 M3 Max (40 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
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 |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 8945H supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 16.00 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 8945H is 45 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 8945H |
57 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 54 W |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °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 8945H is at 24.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
3 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-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 | FP8 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945H
4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
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