Apple M4 Max (16 cores) vs Ryzen 9 5950X
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms Apple M4 Max (16 cores) by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen 9 5950X and M4 Max (16 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 161 | 167 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 27.62 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 9 | Apple M4 |
| Power efficiency | 25.84 | 29.44 |
| Architecture codename | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | no data |
| Release date | 5 November 2020 (4 years ago) | 30 October 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $799 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen 9 5950X and 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 | 3.4 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 4.9 GHz | 4.51 GHz |
| Multiplier | 34 | no data |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | no data |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) | no data |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | no data |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm, 12 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | CPU cores: 2x 80.7 sq. mm., I/O: 125 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 95 °C | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen 9 5950X and 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 5950X and M4 Max (16 cores). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA | no data |
| AES-NI | + | - |
| AVX | + | - |
| Precision Boost 2 | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5950X and M4 Max (16 cores) are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5950X and M4 Max (16 cores). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | no data |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 51.196 GB/s | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | - | Apple M4 40-core GPU |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5950X and M4 Max (16 cores).
| PCIe version | 4.0 | no 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.
CrossMark Overall
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 28.45 | 27.79 |
| Recency | 5 November 2020 | 30 October 2024 |
| Threads | 32 | 16 |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 3 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 90 Watt |
Ryzen 9 5950X has a 2.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.
Apple M4 Max (16 cores), on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, 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 5950X and M4 Max (16 cores).
Note that Ryzen 9 5950X is a desktop processor while Apple M4 Max (16 cores) is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 5950X and Apple M4 Max (16 cores), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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