Apple M4 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is an AMD desktop processor based on the Raphael (Zen 4) architecture and manufactured using the 5 nm process.

It was designed for users seeking a powerful and cost-effective solution for gaming and productivity on the open AM5 platform. With 6 MB of L2 cache, 32 MB of L3 cache, and a maximum memory bandwidth of 83 GB/s, it offers a solid foundation. PCIe 5.0 support is advantageous for fast connectivity with external components.

In demanding multi-core applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F shows superior performance. For gaming, it provides high frame rates when combined with a dedicated graphics card. Its higher TDP requires an appropriate cooling solution. Purchased as a standalone component, it offers good value for money for PC builds.

The Apple M4 is an Apple System-on-a-Chip (SoC), manufactured using the advanced 3 nm process under the M4 architecture.

It is designed for the Apple ecosystem, primarily for tablets and slim computers, focusing on energy efficiency and integrated performance. The chip features 20 MB of L2 cache but no L3 cache, and offers a maximum memory bandwidth of 120 GB/s. In single-core tasks and several multi-core tests, the Apple M4 shows higher performance.

Its integrated graphics unit, the Apple M4 (10 Core), is very powerful for mobile games and creative tasks. Its high energy efficiency with low power consumption is ideal for fanless devices. As an integral part of Apple devices, it is not sold separately.