Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) or Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 10 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Apple M series series.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Apple M series Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO
1 Generation 3
Apple M1 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
None None 4.3 GHz
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
2x Icestorm Cores B None
8x Firestorm Cores A None
No Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 4.0 GHz
10 Threads 24
No Hyperthreading Yes
10 CPU Cores 12
None None 12x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) uses the Apple M1 Pro (16 Core), which has 2048 texture shaders
and 256 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX does not have integrated graphics.
1.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2021 Release date --
-- Direct X --
Apple M1 Pro (16 Core) GPU name
5 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
2048 Shaders --
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
256 Execution units --
1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS AI specifications --
Apple Neural Engine AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 8
32.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 30 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 W watts.
40 W TDP up None
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
30 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q3/2021 Release date Q1/2021
APL 1103 Part Number --
28.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
M1 Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
5 nm Technology 7 nm
Socket WRX8 (sWRX8)
macOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 64.0 MB
 
 

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