Apple M2 Max vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Processor comparisons   22-10-2022
   Let's say you have difficulties with the choice of a processor, you will solve them by reading the full tests Apple M2 Max vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and decide which is better for games or normal use for machine learning, rendering, programming, video editing, streaming. Here is useful information from different benchmarks or real video editing and streaming tests. A careful review of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like AIDA64, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Furmark, WPrime, VeraCrypt, Prime95, GeekBench 6, 5.2, 7zip, 3DMark, RealBench, MATLAB, Handbrake, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), UserBenchmark, PassMark, Gears 5, Blender, SuperPi, Blender, DaVinci Resolve Studio, PCMark 10, Dolphin Emulator.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Death Stranding
Borderlands 3
Halo Infinite
Grand Theft Auto V
Fortnite
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Rainbow Six Siege
Watch Dogs Legion
Apex Legends
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Red Dead Redemption 2
Overwatch
Valorant
Valheim
DOOM: Eternal
Cyberpunk 2077
Fallout 76
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Last Man Standing

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX or Apple M2 Max.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

M2 Max

62%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

77%

This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is 19% better than M2 Max. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

M2 Max

60%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

71%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Monster Hunter World, NBA 2K20, Battlefield V, Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghostrunner, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Metro Exodus, League of Legends (LOL), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Forza Horizon 4, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Control, DOTA 2A, Hitman 3, Half-Life: Alyx.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	106.0	125.1
Valorant	120.4	142.1
Cyberpunk 2077	67.4	79.6
Apex Legends	113.2	133.6
Call of Duty Warzone	90.3	106.6
Overwatch	97.5	115.1
Red Dead Redemption 2	83.1	98.1
DOOM Eternal	60.2	71.1
Warzone	93.9	110.9
Assassin's Creed	101.2	119.4
Valheim	99.9	118.0

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

M2 Max

465%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

15%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the M2 Max is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX since it has less power consumption: 15W vs. 280W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, machine learning, video rendering or video editing, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the processor uses all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Apple M2 Max	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Cinbench 15 Single-core	389	219
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2220	11525
Cinbench 20 Single-core	761	477
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	3801	24463
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2204	1231
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	17142	73220

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Apple M2 Max	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Single-Core	6536	2691
Multi-Core	42246	89165

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Apple M2 Max	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Single-Core	2096	1268
Multi-Core	17617	36342

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in the newest games. The savings are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Apple M2 Max	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Announcement date	October 20, 2022	July 14, 2020
Type	Desktop;Laptop	Desktop
Socket	M2	sTRX4
Core name	8x Avalanche and 4x Blizzard	Castle Peak
Architecture	hybrid (big.LITTLE)	Zen 2
Generation	2	3
Turbo Frequency		4.2 MHz
Frequency	3.49 MHz	2.7 MHz
Cores	12	64
Threads	12	128
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	68000 millions	22600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	15 W	280 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 - Up to 6400MHz	DDR4
Max. Memory	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	3200
Memory bandwidth	412 GByte/s
L1 cache	4MB	4MB
L2 cache	24MB	32MB
L3 cache	48MB	256MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		100-000000087

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here M2 Max is 22% better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 52 more core than M2 Max. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 Max is better: 14
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is better: 21
However, it should be understood that the summary data that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the video tests and read the opinion of real owners of Apple M2 Max and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX before making a decision which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Apple M2 Max - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Apple M2 Max specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX specs and review.