CPU Comparison: Apple M3 Max 16 Core vs AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX

Key Findings

  • The Apple M3 Max 16 Core leads in single-threaded performance by up to 22.2%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Apple M3 Max 16 Core shows superior performance with a 52.6% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Apple M3 Max 16 Core

Laptop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
205th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs6th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs10th fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX

Laptop
Release Date
Q1 2024
Market Position
415th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs127th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs53rd fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

Core
4,785
7645HX
3,915

Multi-Thread Performance

Core
41,003
7645HX
26,868

Specifications: Apple M3 Max 16 Core vs AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX

💻CPU Model
Apple M3 Max 16 Core
Core
AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX
7645HX
🔄Other Names
ARM Apple M3 Max 16 Core 0 MHz
Core
AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX with Radeon Graphics
7645HX
⚡Base Clock
N/A
Core
4.0 GHz
7645HX
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
Core
5.0 GHz
7645HX
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
Core
6 Threads: 12
7645HX
🔌Socket
N/A
Core
AM5 (LGA 1718)
7645HX
⚡TDP
78 W
Core
55 W
7645HX
💾Cache
N/A
Core
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
7645HX

The Apple M3 Max 16 Core and AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX compete in the Laptop segment. The Apple M3 Max 16 Core shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Apple M3 Max 16 Core drawing more power under load (78W vs 55W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.