Apple M2 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
52.56
+439%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX outperforms Apple M2 by a whopping 439% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple M2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking32804
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.30no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataApple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency13.6944.50
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)no data
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)10 June 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,649no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple M2 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads488
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz3.48 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)2 MB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)20 MB
L3 cache128 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm5 nm
Die size4x 71 mm2no data
Number of transistors26,280 million20000 Million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple M2 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 Watt20 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple M2. 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 PRO 7965WX and Apple M2 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple M2. 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 M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple M2.

PCIe version5.0no 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 7965WX 52.56
+439%
Apple M2 9.76

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 7965WX 80435
+439%
Apple M2 14933

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.56 9.76
Recency 19 October 2023 10 June 2022
Physical cores 24 8
Threads 48 8
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 20 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has a 438.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

Apple M2, on the other hand, has 1650% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M2 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is a server/workstation processor while Apple M2 is a notebook one.


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