M1 Max vs Ryzen 9 5900HX

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

22146

Passmark Score

22198

Performance Difference

Ryzen 9 5900HX is 0.2% faster than M1 Max

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Ryzen 9 5900HX performs 0.2% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between M1 Max and Ryzen 9 5900HX.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for M1 Max and Ryzen 9 5900HX

M1 Max

The M1 Max is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 48 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 22,146 points.

General Information

Type:Para notebooks
Series:Apple M-Series
Designer:Apple
Release Date:18 October 2021 (4 years ago)
Performance Ranking Position:676

Technical Specifications

Cores:10
Threads:10
L1 Cache:2.9 MB
L2 Cache:28 MB
L3 Cache:48 MB
Max Frequency:3.22 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.06 GHz
Transistor Count:57000 Million
Process Technology:5 nm

Compatibility

Power Consumption (TDP):28 MB + 48 MB

Memory

AMD

Ryzen 9 5900HX

The Ryzen 9 5900HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,198 points.

General Information

Type:Para notebooks
Series:AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000)
Designer:AMD
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:12 January 2021 (4 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)
Performance Ranking Position:675

Technical Specifications

Cores:8
Threads:16
Die Size:156 mm2
L1 Cache:64K (per core)
L2 Cache:512K (per core)
L3 Cache:16 MB (total)
Max Frequency:4.6 GHz
Multiplicador:33
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.3 GHz
Transistor Count:9,800 million
Process Technology:7 nm
Max Core Temperature:105 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:FP6
Power Consumption (TDP):45 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4

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