Apple M1 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
25.37
+391%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX outperforms Apple M1 by a whopping 391% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Apple M1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1951194
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperApple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency8.57no data
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)no data
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)10 November 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Apple 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads328
Base clock speed3.9 GHz2.064 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Multiplier39no data
L1 cache1 MB2 MB
L2 cache8 MB16 MB
L3 cache64 MB16 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm
Die size74 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors15940 Million16000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Apple 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
SocketTR4no data
Power consumption (TDP)280 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Apple M1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Apple M1 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Apple M1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 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 Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Apple M1.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no 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 Threadripper PRO 3955WX 25.37
+391%
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 Threadripper PRO 3955WX 40295
+391%
Apple M1 8207

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.37 5.17
Recency 14 July 2020 10 November 2020
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has a 390.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Apple M1, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M1 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is a server/workstation processor while Apple M1 is a notebook one.


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