Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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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 3960X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Apple M series Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
1 Generation 3
Apple M1 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000
 
 

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 3960X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
None None 4.5 GHz
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Icestorm Cores B None
16x Firestorm Cores A None
No Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.8 GHz
20 Threads 48
No Hyperthreading Yes
20 CPU Cores 24
None None 24x
 
 

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 3960X does not have integrated graphics.
1.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2022 Release date --
-- Direct X --
Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) GPU name
5 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
8192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
1024 Execution units --
1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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 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 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 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
8 Memory channels 4
128.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
819.2 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
 
 

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 3960X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2019
-- Part Number --
52.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 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 TRX4 (sTRX4)
macOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 1435 $
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

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
34255
34255
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
24189
24189

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
24055
24055
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
21436
21436

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
23970
23970
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
13875
13875

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
2397
2397
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1684
1684

Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in leaderboards