Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Apple M3 Pro 12-Core
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Apple M3 Pro 12-Core by a whopping 315% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Apple M3 Pro 12-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 430 | 11 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | Apple M3 | no data |
| Architecture codename | no data | Storm Peak |
| Release date | 30 October 2023 (less than a year ago) | no data |
| Current price | no data | $2399 |
Detailed specifications
Apple M3 Pro 12-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 | 12 (Dodeca-Core) | 32 (Dotriaconta-Core) |
| Threads | 12 | 64 |
| Base clock speed | 2.748 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.06 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 128 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 3 nm | 5 nm |
| Die size | no data | 4x 71 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 37000 Million | 26,280 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Apple M3 Pro 12-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 |
| Socket | no data | sTR5 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 27 Watt | 350 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Apple M3 Pro 12-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | no data | + |
| AVX | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Apple M3 Pro 12-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M3 Pro 12-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Apple M3 Pro 18-Core GPU | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Apple M3 Pro 12-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 15.17 | 62.92 |
| Physical cores | 12 | 32 |
| Threads | 12 | 64 |
| Chip lithography | 3 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 27 Watt | 350 Watt |
Apple M3 Pro 12-Core has a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 1196.3% lower power consumption.
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 314.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads.
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M3 Pro 12-Core in performance tests.
Be aware that Apple M3 Pro 12-Core is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Pro 12-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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