Apple M4 Max (14 cores) vs Ryzen Threadripper 2900X
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Apple M4 Max (14 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Apple M4 |
| Architecture codename | Zen (2017−2020) | no data |
| Release date | August 2018 (6 years ago) | 30 November 2024 (recently) |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Apple M4 Max (14 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 | 8 (Octa-Core) | 14 (Tetradeca-Core) |
| Threads | no data | 14 |
| Boost clock speed | 3.1 GHz | 4.51 GHz |
| L1 cache | 96 KB (per core) | no data |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | no data |
| L3 cache | 32768 KB | no data |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | 213 mm2 | no data |
| Number of transistors | 9600 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Apple M4 Max (14 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 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 80 Watt |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Apple M4 Max (14 cores) are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Apple M4 Max (14 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 | no data | Apple M4 32-core GPU |
Pros & cons summary
| Physical cores | 8 | 14 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 3 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 80 Watt |
Apple M4 Max (14 cores) has 75% more physical cores, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 56.3% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Apple M4 Max (14 cores). We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2900X is a desktop processor while Apple M4 Max (14 cores) is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Apple M4 Max (14 cores), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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