Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | |
CPU comparisonApple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.06 GHz. Up to 36 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) was released in Q4/2023. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX was released in Q1/2022. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 (5) |
3 | Generation | 4 |
M3 | Architecture | Chagall (Zen 3) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) is 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 64 CPU cores and 128 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is at 2.70 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
12 | Cores | 64 |
12 | Threads | 128 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 6x P-Core |
A-Core | 2.70 GHz (4.50 GHz) |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 6x 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 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Apple M3 Pro (18 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
3 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
288 | Compute units | -- |
2304 | Shader | -- |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
36 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 Pro (18 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 & PCIeThe Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) can use up to 36 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 153.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
36 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
153.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 128 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) is 35 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) is manufactured in 3 nm and has 36.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 288.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
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 | WRX8 (sWRX8) |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
Apple M3 Pro (18 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 2.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
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