Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or Apple M1 Ultra (64-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 (64-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 9 5900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Apple M1 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
1 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) Name AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Apple M series Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M1 Ultra (64-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 9 5900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
20 Threads 24
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 12x
20 CPU Cores 12
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 4.8 GHz
None None 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) uses the Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core), which has 8192 texture shaders
and 1024 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X does not have integrated graphics.
8192 Shaders --
Q1/2022 Release date --
5 nm Technology --
-- Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
1024 Execution units --
1.3 GHz GPU frequency --
1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Apple M1 Ultra (64 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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 128.0 GB
8 Memory channels 2
819.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 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 105 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
120 W TDP up None
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M1 Ultra (64-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 9 5900X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2020
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 549 $
M1 Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
0 bytes L3-Cache 64.0 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 AM4 (PGA 1331)
52.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
41059
41059
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
39295
39295

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
24189
24189
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
21878
21878

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
24055
24055
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
14515
14515

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
23970
23970
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
12637
12637

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
2397
2397
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
2199
2199

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
1793
1793
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
1727
1727

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
1636
1636
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
1534
1534

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
379
379
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
308
308