M4 (8 cores) vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

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.

M4 (8 cores)

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.4% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 4W instead of 35W, a 31W reduction.
✅Newer platform on none with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,761 vs 20,870).

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than M4 (8 cores) across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $220 MSRP, while M4 (8 cores) mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌775% higher power demand at 35W vs 4W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while M4 (8 cores) moves to none and DDR5.

M4 (8 cores)

2024

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.4% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 4W instead of 35W, a 31W reduction.
✅Newer platform on none with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,761 vs 20,870).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than M4 (8 cores) across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $220 MSRP, while M4 (8 cores) mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌775% higher power demand at 35W vs 4W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while M4 (8 cores) moves to none and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is M4 (8 cores) better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, M4 (8 cores) is ahead with a 5.4% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

M4 (8 cores) is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. M4 (8 cores) is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $220 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.4% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.5% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (94.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 5755GE 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?

M4 (8 cores) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with none and DDR5 instead of AM4. 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.

M4 (8 cores) Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	M4 (8 cores)	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	177 FPS	171 FPS
medium	141 FPS	148 FPS
high	115 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	148 FPS
medium	113 FPS	124 FPS
high	91 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	81 FPS
medium	56 FPS	74 FPS
high	44 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	M4 (8 cores)	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	350 FPS	408 FPS
medium	297 FPS	345 FPS
high	253 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	267 FPS
1440p
low	301 FPS	352 FPS
medium	265 FPS	310 FPS
high	229 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	243 FPS
medium	193 FPS	220 FPS
high	172 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	181 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	M4 (8 cores)	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	519 FPS	522 FPS
medium	519 FPS	522 FPS
high	519 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	519 FPS	506 FPS
medium	495 FPS	434 FPS
high	446 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	325 FPS
4K
low	438 FPS	373 FPS
medium	347 FPS	316 FPS
high	301 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	219 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	M4 (8 cores)	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	519 FPS	522 FPS
medium	519 FPS	522 FPS
high	519 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	519 FPS	522 FPS
1440p
low	519 FPS	522 FPS
medium	519 FPS	522 FPS
high	519 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	459 FPS	488 FPS
4K
low	480 FPS	516 FPS
medium	429 FPS	462 FPS
high	384 FPS	412 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	354 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M4 (8 cores) and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

M4 (8 cores)

The M4 (8 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 28 October 2024 (1 year ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 20,761 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,870 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M4 (8 cores) packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the M4 (8 cores) versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE — a 14% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (base: 2.89 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is built on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 (8 cores) scores 20,761 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's 20,870 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE.

Feature	M4 (8 cores)	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.6 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.89 GHz	3.2 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	—	16 MB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	3 nm-57%	7 nm
Architecture	—	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	20,761	20,870

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Memory & Platform

The M4 (8 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.