M3 Pro 12-Core vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

M3 Pro 12-Core

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.7% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on none with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

2021

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than M3 Pro 12-Core across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,971 vs 24,170).
❌Launch MSRP is still $430 MSRP, while M3 Pro 12-Core mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while M3 Pro 12-Core moves to none and DDR5.

M3 Pro 12-Core

2023

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.7% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on none with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than M3 Pro 12-Core across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,971 vs 24,170).
❌Launch MSRP is still $430 MSRP, while M3 Pro 12-Core mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while M3 Pro 12-Core moves to none and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is M3 Pro 12-Core better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G?

Yes. M3 Pro 12-Core is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 15.7% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.8% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, M3 Pro 12-Core is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.7% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, M3 Pro 12-Core is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

M3 Pro 12-Core is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. M3 Pro 12-Core is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $430 MSRP, and it gives you a 15.7% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (55.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

M3 Pro 12-Core is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with none and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

M3 Pro 12-Core Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	182 FPS	222 FPS
medium	146 FPS	188 FPS
high	119 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	189 FPS
medium	115 FPS	155 FPS
high	92 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	90 FPS
medium	56 FPS	79 FPS
high	45 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	399 FPS	481 FPS
medium	339 FPS	398 FPS
high	293 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	352 FPS	415 FPS
medium	309 FPS	359 FPS
high	270 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	255 FPS	286 FPS
medium	229 FPS	254 FPS
high	210 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	204 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	604 FPS	599 FPS
medium	604 FPS	589 FPS
high	604 FPS	532 FPS
ultra	593 FPS	436 FPS
1440p
low	604 FPS	526 FPS
medium	515 FPS	449 FPS
high	458 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	331 FPS
4K
low	452 FPS	383 FPS
medium	356 FPS	322 FPS
high	310 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	223 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	604 FPS	599 FPS
medium	604 FPS	599 FPS
high	604 FPS	599 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	599 FPS
1440p
low	604 FPS	599 FPS
medium	604 FPS	599 FPS
high	540 FPS	599 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	522 FPS
4K
low	494 FPS	552 FPS
medium	443 FPS	497 FPS
high	396 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	380 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M3 Pro 12-Core and Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

M3 Pro 12-Core

The M3 Pro 12-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,170 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,971 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M3 Pro 12-Core packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M3 Pro 12-Core has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 12-Core versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G (base: 2.748 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is built on the Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Pro 12-Core scores 24,170 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G's 23,971 — a 0.8% lead for the M3 Pro 12-Core.

Feature	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.06 GHz	4.6 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2.748 GHz	3.8 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	—	16 MB
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	3 nm-57%	7 nm
Architecture	—	Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	24,170	23,971

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Memory & Platform

The M3 Pro 12-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.