Apple M4 Max 16-Core vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX outperforms M4 Max 16-Core by a whopping 290% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1 | 288 |
| Place by popularity | 3 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 2.19 | no data |
| Market segment | Server | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | 11.75 | no data |
| Designer | AMD | Apple |
| Manufacturer | TSMC | no data |
| Architecture codename | Shimada Peak (2025) | no data |
| Release date | 23 July 2025 (1 year ago) | 30 October 2024 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $11,700 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Performance to price scatter graph
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Detailed specifications
Basic parameters of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and M4 Max 16-Core: 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 | 96 | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) |
| Threads | 192 | 16 |
| Base clock speed | 2.5 GHz | 2.592 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5.4 GHz | 4.51 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | no data |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 384 MB (shared) | no data |
| Chip lithography | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | 12x 70.6 mm2 | no data |
| Number of transistors | 99,780 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and M4 Max 16-Core 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 | no data |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and M4 Max 16-Core. 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 9995WX and M4 Max 16-Core are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and M4 Max 16-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | N/A | Apple M4 Max 40-Core GPU |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and M4 Max 16-Core.
| PCIe version | 5.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 136 | no data |
Synthetic benchmarks
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.
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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 100.00 | 25.64 |
| Recency | 23 July 2025 | 30 October 2024 |
| Physical cores | 96 | 16 |
| Threads | 192 | 16 |
| Chip lithography | 4 nm | 3 nm |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX has a 290% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 months, and 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads.
Apple M4 Max 16-Core, on the other hand, has a 33% more advanced lithography process.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M4 Max 16-Core in performance tests.
Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is a server/workstation processor while Apple M4 Max 16-Core is a notebook one.
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