Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX | |
CPU comparisonApple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX - 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 7965WX has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX was released 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 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 7965WX has 24 CPU cores and 48 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is at 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX |
12 | Cores | 24 |
12 | Threads | 48 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 6x P-Core |
A-Core | 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz) 24x Zen 4 |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 6x 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 Pro (12-CPU 18-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)The Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 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 7965WX supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 332.8 GB/s. |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
36 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
153.6 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 thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) is 35 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has a TDP of 350 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 7965WX |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 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 7965WX is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 152.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-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 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
Apple M3 Pro (18 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 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 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
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