Apple M1 Max (32-core GPU) vs AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Comparative analysis of Apple M1 Max (32-core GPU) and AMD Ryzen 5 1500X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Apple M1 Max (32-core GPU)
- CPU is newer: launch date 4 year(s) 6 month(s) later
- 6 more cores, run more applications at once: 10 vs 4
- 2 more threads: 10 vs 8
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 14 nm
- 14x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
| Launch date | 26 Oct 2021 vs 11 April 2017 |
| Number of cores | 10 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 10 vs 8 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 5 nm vs 14 nm |
| L2 cache | 28 MB vs 2 MB |
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 15% higher clock speed: 3.7 GHz vs 3.228 GHz
- 204.8x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 3.7 GHz vs 3.228 GHz |
| L1 cache | 384 KB vs 192 KB instruction + 128 KB data (per core) |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Apple M1 Max (32-core GPU)
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
| Name | Apple M1 Max (32-core GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2109 | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9087 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 906 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3620 | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3706 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Apple M1 Max (32-core GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | |
|---|---|---|
Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Firestorm/Icestorm | Zen |
| Launch date | 26 Oct 2021 | 11 April 2017 |
| OS Support | macOS Monterey 12.0, macOS Ventura 13.3 | Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit |
| Place in performance rating | not rated | 1554 |
| Processor Number | APL1105 | |
| Vertical segment | Laptop | Desktop |
| Family | AMD Ryzen Processors | |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $189 | |
| OPN PIB | YD150XBBAEBOX | |
| OPN Tray | YD150XBBM4GAE | |
| Price now | $139.99 | |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 5 Desktop Processors | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 21.18 | |
Performance |
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| Base frequency | 2.064 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L1 cache | 192 KB instruction + 128 KB data (per core) | 384 KB |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 2 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 5 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum frequency | 3.228 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Number of cores | 10 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 10 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 57 billion | 4800 Million |
| 64 bit support | ||
| Die size | 192 mm | |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | |
| Maximum core temperature | 95°C | |
| Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | |
| Supported memory types | LPDDR5-6400 | DDR4 |
| Supported memory frequency | 2667 MHz | |
Graphics |
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| Execution Units | 128 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 1296 MHz | |
| iGPU core count | 32 | |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
| Sockets supported | AM4 | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | |
| Thermal Solution | Wraith Spire (No LED) | |
Peripherals |
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| PCI Express revision | 3.0 x16 | |
Advanced Technologies |
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| AMD SenseMI | ||
| Enmotus FuzeDrive | ||
| Extended Frequency Range (XFR) | ||
| Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3) | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| The "Zen" Core Architecture | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
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