Apple M4 Pro (14 cores) vs Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.13
+129%
Apple M4 Pro (14 cores)
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 40 Watt
27.16

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Apple M4 Pro (14 cores) by a whopping 129% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Apple M4 Pro (14 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14180
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation21.84no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataApple M4
Power efficiency16.8064.26
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)no data
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)30 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,499no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Apple M4 Pro (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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads6414
Base clock speed4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache128 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Die size4x 71 mm2no data
Number of transistors26,280 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Apple M4 Pro (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 configuration1no data
SocketsTR5no data
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt40 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Apple M4 Pro (14 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 Threadripper 7970X and Apple M4 Pro (14 cores) are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Apple M4 Pro (14 cores). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AApple M4 20-core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Apple M4 Pro (14 cores).

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes48no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 62.13 27.16
Recency 19 October 2023 30 October 2024
Physical cores 32 14
Threads 64 14
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 40 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a 128.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 128.6% more physical cores and 357.1% more threads.

Apple M4 Pro (14 cores), on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 775% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M4 Pro (14 cores) in performance tests.


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