Apple M1 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
24.61
+376%

Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms Apple M1 by a whopping 376% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5900X and M1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2061206
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation32.24no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9Apple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency22.17no data
Architecture codenameVermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)no data
Release date5 November 2020 (4 years ago)10 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 5900X and M1 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)
Threads248
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.064 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache64K (per core)2 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)16 MB
L3 cache64 MB16 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm
Die size2x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors0 Million16000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5900X and M1 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM4no data
Power consumption (TDP)105 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and M1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and M1 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and M1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Apple M1 8-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and M1.

PCIe version4.0no data

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.

Ryzen 9 5900X 24.61
+376%
Apple M1 5.17

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.

Ryzen 9 5900X 39097
+376%
Apple M1 8207

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

Ryzen 9 5900X 2695
+151%
Apple M1 1072

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.

Ryzen 9 5900X 250
+20.2%
Apple M1 208

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.61 5.17
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm

Ryzen 9 5900X has a 376% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Apple M1, on the other hand, has a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 5900X is our recommended choice as it beats the M1 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 5900X is a desktop processor while Apple M1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 5900X and Apple M1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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