Ryzen Threadripper 2900X vs Apple M3 Max 16-Core
Primary details
Comparing M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 194 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | Apple M3 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 31.39 | no data |
| Architecture codename | no data | Zen (2017−2020) |
| Release date | 30 October 2023 (1 year ago) | August 2018 (6 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X 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 cores | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 16 | no data |
| Base clock speed | 2.748 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 4.06 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 32768 KB |
| Chip lithography | 3 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | no data | 213 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 92000 Million | 9600 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | no data | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X 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 configuration | no data | 1 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 78 Watt | 125 Watt |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR4 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Apple M3 Max 40-Core GPU | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Physical cores | 16 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 3 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 78 Watt | 125 Watt |
Apple M3 Max 16-Core has 100% more physical cores, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 60.3% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X. We've got no test results to judge.
Be aware that Apple M3 Max 16-Core is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 2900X is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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