CPU Comparison: Apple M3 Max 16 Core vs AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX

Key Findings

The Apple M3 Max 16 Core leads in single-threaded performance by up to 16.4%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX shows superior performance with a 41.2% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX has the highest core count with 16 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 9 7945HX

Laptop

Release Date

Q4 2023

Market Position

106th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs73rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs1st fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

Core

4,785

7945HX

4,110

Multi-Thread Performance

Core

41,003

7945HX

57,908

Specifications: Apple M3 Max 16 Core vs AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX

💻CPU Model

Apple M3 Max 16 Core

Core

AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX

7945HX

🔄Other Names

ARM Apple M3 Max 16 Core 0 MHz

Core

AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D with Radeon Graphics

7945HX

⚡Base Clock

N/A

Core

2.3 GHz

7945HX

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

Core

5.4 GHz

7945HX

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

Core

16 Threads: 32

7945HX

🔌Socket

N/A

Core

FL1

7945HX

⚡TDP

78 W

Core

55 W

7945HX

💾Cache

N/A

Core

L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

7945HX

The Apple M3 Max 16 Core and AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX 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 9 7945HX 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.