Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

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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 Threadripper PRO 5965WX features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
Apple M1 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000
1 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
Apple M series Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO
 
 

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 Threadripper PRO 5965WX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
20 Threads 48
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 24x
20 CPU Cores 24
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
16x Firestorm Cores A None
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
4x Icestorm Cores B None
None None 4.5 GHz
None None 3.8 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 Threadripper PRO 5965WX 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 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.
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 8
819.2 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 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 (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 Threadripper PRO 5965WX is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
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 --
M1 Architecture Chagall (Zen 3)
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 WRX8 (sWRX8)
52.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
40535
40535
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
24189
24189

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
23970
23970
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
18846
18846

Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX in leaderboards