Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 Threadripper 2970WX which has 24 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2018. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
M3 | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
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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 Threadripper 2970WX clocks with 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
16 | Cores | 24 |
16 | Threads | 48 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
A-Core | 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 Threadripper 2970WX supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 64 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is 250 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 Threadripper 2970WX |
57 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 250 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
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 Threadripper 2970WX is at 76.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
3 nm | Technology | 12 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 | TR4 (SP3r2) |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | 1299 $ |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
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