Apple M1 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Apple M1 or Apple M1 – 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 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Apple M series series.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M1 Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
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 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 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 3975WX has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
None None 4.2 GHz
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Icestorm Cores B None
4x Firestorm Cores A None
No Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.5 GHz
8 Threads 64
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 32
None None 32x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M1 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M1 uses the Apple M1 (8 Core), which has 1024 texture shaders
and 128 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 3975WX does not have integrated graphics.
1.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2020 Release date --
-- Direct X --
Apple M1 (8 Core) GPU name
5 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
1024 Shaders --
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
128 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 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.
2 Memory channels 8
16.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
20 W TDP up None
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
10 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M1 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 3975WX is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q4/2020 Release date Q3/2020
APL 1102 Part Number --
16.0 MB L2-Cache 16.0 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 2749 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 128.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
62990
62990
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
14463
14463

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
42986
42986
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
7759
7759

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
33465
33465
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
4935
4935

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
25211
25211
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
7650
7650

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
15273
15273
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
8576
8576

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2369
2369
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
1627
1627

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1742
1742
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
1260
1260

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1503
1503
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
1276
1276

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
680
680
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
117
117