Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Apple M2 Max

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M2 Max
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 79 Watt
16.81
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.28
+50.4%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Apple M2 Max by an impressive 50% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M2 Max and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking394203
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.64
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M-Seriesno data
Power efficiency20.1219.92
Architecture codenameno dataGranite Ridge (2024)
Release date17 January 2023 (1 year ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

M2 Max and Ryzen 7 9800X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed2.424 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache3.3 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache36 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache48 MB96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data70.6 mm2
Number of transistors67000 Million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on M2 Max and Ryzen 7 9800X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno dataAM5
Power consumption (TDP)79 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M2 Max and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M2 Max and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M2 Max and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPUAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M2 Max and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M2 Max 16.81
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.28
+50.4%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Apple M2 Max 26697
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40155
+50.4%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Apple M2 Max 15373
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 16637
+8.2%

CrossMark Overall

Apple M2 Max 1835
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 2347
+27.9%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Apple M2 Max 259
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 337
+30.1%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Apple M2 Max 14863
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 18074
+21.6%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Apple M2 Max 2692
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 3286
+22.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.81 25.28
Recency 17 January 2023 7 November 2024
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 79 Watt 120 Watt

Apple M2 Max has 50% more physical cores, and 51.9% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 50.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 33.3% more threads, and a 25% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the M2 Max in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M2 Max is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M2 Max and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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