Apple M4 Max (14 cores) vs Threadripper PRO 7955WX

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Primary details

Comparing Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Apple M4 Max (14 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M4
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)no data
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)30 November 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,899no data

Detailed specifications

Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Apple M4 Max (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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3214
Base clock speed4.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz4.51 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache64 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Die size2x 71 mm2no data
Number of transistors13,140 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Apple M4 Max (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 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Apple M4 Max (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 Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Apple M4 Max (14 cores) are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Apple M4 Max (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 32-core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Apple M4 Max (14 cores).

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 19 October 2023 30 November 2024
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 32 14
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 80 Watt

Threadripper PRO 7955WX has 14.3% more physical cores and 128.6% more threads.

Apple M4 Max (14 cores), on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 337.5% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Apple M4 Max (14 cores). We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Threadripper PRO 7955WX is a desktop processor while Apple M4 Max (14 cores) is a notebook one.


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