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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 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 PRO 7965WX which has 24 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 (6) |
3 | Generation | 5 |
M3 | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
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 Threadripper PRO 7965WX clocks with 4.20 GHz (5.30 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 PRO 7965WX |
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 | 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz) 24x Zen 4 |
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 PRO 7965WX |
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 PRO 7965WX supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 332.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 332.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 128 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 504.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is 350 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 PRO 7965WX |
57 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | 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 Threadripper PRO 7965WX is at 152.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX |
3 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | sTR5 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
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