Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U vs Apple M3 Max 16-Core

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M3 Max 16-Core
2023
16 cores / 1612 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core4 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core threads, 78 Watt
21.84
+35.6%
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
16.11

Apple M3 Max 16-Core outperforms Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking224387
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesApple M3AMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Architecture codenameno dataPhoenix (Zen 4)
Release date30 October 2023 (less than a year ago)3 May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1612 x 4.1  GHz Apple M3 P-Core4 x 2.7  GHz Apple M3 E-Core16
Base clock speed2.748 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cacheno data512 KB
L2 cacheno data8 MB
L3 cacheno data16 MB
Chip lithography3 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors92000 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 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.

Power consumption (TDP)78 Watt28 Watt

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Apple M3 Max 40-Core GPUAMD Radeon 780M

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 M3 Max 16-Core 21.84
+35.6%
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 16.11

Apple M3 Max 16-Core outperforms Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U by 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

Apple M3 Max 16-Core 3264
+46.4%
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 2229

Apple M3 Max 16-Core outperforms Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U by 46% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

Apple M3 Max 16-Core 271
+1.9%
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 266

Apple M3 Max 16-Core outperforms Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U by 2% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.84 16.11
Recency 30 October 2023 3 May 2023
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 1612 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core4 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core 16
Chip lithography 3 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 78 Watt 28 Watt

The Apple M3 Max 16-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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