Apple M4 Max (16 cores) vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX outperforms Apple M4 Max (16 cores) by an impressive 82% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 33 | 168 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 16.71 | no data |
| Market segment | Server | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Apple M4 |
| Power efficiency | 13.79 | 29.41 |
| Architecture codename | Storm Peak (2023) | no data |
| Release date | 19 October 2023 (1 year ago) | 30 October 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $2,649 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple 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 | 24 (Tetracosa-Core) | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) |
| Threads | 48 | 16 |
| Base clock speed | 4.2 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 5.3 GHz | 4.51 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | no data |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | no data |
| L3 cache | 128 MB (shared) | no data |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | 4x 71 mm2 | no data |
| Number of transistors | 26,280 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple 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 | sTR5 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 350 Watt | 90 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple M4 Max (16 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 PRO 7965WX and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple M4 Max (16 cores). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | N/A | Apple M4 40-core GPU |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple M4 Max (16 cores).
| PCIe version | 5.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 128 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 51.01 | 27.97 |
| Recency | 19 October 2023 | 30 October 2024 |
| Physical cores | 24 | 16 |
| Threads | 48 | 16 |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 3 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 350 Watt | 90 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has a 82.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.
Apple M4 Max (16 cores), on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 288.9% lower power consumption.
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M4 Max (16 cores) in performance tests.
Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is a server/workstation processor while Apple M4 Max (16 cores) is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Apple M4 Max (16 cores), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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