Apple M4 Max (16 cores) vs Ryzen 9 5900XT
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen 9 5900XT outperforms Apple M4 Max (16 cores) by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen 9 5900XT and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 165 | 168 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 71.20 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Apple M4 |
| Power efficiency | 25.38 | 29.41 |
| Architecture codename | Vermeer (2020−2024) | no data |
| Release date | 31 July 2024 (less than a year ago) | 30 October 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $349 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen 9 5900XT and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) 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) | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) |
| Threads | 32 | 16 |
| Base clock speed | 3.3 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 4.8 GHz | 4.51 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | no data |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | no data |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | no data |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | 2x 74 mm2 | no data |
| Number of transistors | 8,300 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen 9 5900XT and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) 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 | 1 | no data |
| Socket | AM4 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 90 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5900XT and Apple M4 Max (16 cores). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | - |
| AVX | + | - |
| Precision Boost 2 | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5900XT and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5900XT and Apple M4 Max (16 cores). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | N/A | Apple M4 40-core GPU |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5900XT and Apple M4 Max (16 cores).
| PCIe version | 4.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 20 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 28.16 | 27.97 |
| Recency | 31 July 2024 | 30 October 2024 |
| Threads | 32 | 16 |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 3 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 90 Watt |
Ryzen 9 5900XT has a 0.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.
Apple M4 Max (16 cores), on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 16.7% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 9 5900XT and Apple M4 Max (16 cores).
Note that Ryzen 9 5900XT is a desktop processor while Apple M4 Max (16 cores) is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 5900XT and Apple M4 Max (16 cores), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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