Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) or Apple M1 Ultra (48-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 Ultra (48-GPU) features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Apple M series series.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
Apple M1 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000
1 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Apple M series Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 20 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 3970X has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
20 Threads 64
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 32x
20 CPU Cores 32
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
16x Firestorm Cores A None
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking Yes
4x Icestorm Cores B None
None None 4.5 GHz
None None 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) uses the Apple M1 Ultra (48 Core), which has 6144 texture shaders
and 768 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X does not have integrated graphics.
6144 Shaders --
Q1/2022 Release date --
5 nm Technology --
-- Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
768 Execution units --
1.3 GHz GPU frequency --
1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Apple M1 Ultra (48 Core) GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

32 Neural cores @ 22 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 VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 819.2 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 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
8 Memory channels 4
819.2 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 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.
120 W TDP up None
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M1 Ultra (48-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 3970X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2019
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
5 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price 1969 $
M1 Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
0 bytes L3-Cache 128.0 MB
macOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Socket TRX4 (sTRX4)
52.0 MB L2-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
44502
44502
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
24189
24189

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
24055
24055
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
22727
22727

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
23970
23970
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
14637
14637

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
2397
2397
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
1724
1724

Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X in leaderboards