M3 Pro 11-Core vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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 11-Core

2023

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 24,861).
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while M3 Pro 11-Core mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

M3 Pro 11-Core

2023

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 24,861).
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while M3 Pro 11-Core mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 better than M3 Pro 11-Core?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is ahead with a 4.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, M3 Pro 11-Core pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, M3 Pro 11-Core is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 11 cores and 11 threads.

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

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is at an unclear MSRP at $400 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 4.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that M3 Pro 11-Core is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (61.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). 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 11-Core Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	M3 Pro 11-Core	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	182 FPS	272 FPS
medium	146 FPS	239 FPS
high	119 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	233 FPS
medium	115 FPS	184 FPS
high	92 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	161 FPS
medium	56 FPS	129 FPS
high	45 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	M3 Pro 11-Core	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	399 FPS	402 FPS
medium	339 FPS	327 FPS
high	293 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	352 FPS	341 FPS
medium	309 FPS	287 FPS
high	270 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	255 FPS	257 FPS
medium	229 FPS	221 FPS
high	210 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	170 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	M3 Pro 11-Core	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	622 FPS	615 FPS
medium	622 FPS	615 FPS
high	622 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	593 FPS	554 FPS
1440p
low	622 FPS	615 FPS
medium	515 FPS	588 FPS
high	458 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	429 FPS
4K
low	452 FPS	509 FPS
medium	356 FPS	416 FPS
high	310 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	289 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	M3 Pro 11-Core	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	622 FPS	615 FPS
medium	622 FPS	615 FPS
high	622 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	621 FPS	615 FPS
1440p
low	622 FPS	615 FPS
medium	622 FPS	615 FPS
high	540 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	589 FPS
4K
low	494 FPS	602 FPS
medium	443 FPS	536 FPS
high	396 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	421 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M3 Pro 11-Core and Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

M3 Pro 11-Core

The M3 Pro 11-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 11 cores and 11 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: 24,861 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M3 Pro 11-Core packs 11 cores / 11 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the M3 Pro 11-Core has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 11-Core versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 18.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (base: 2.748 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is built on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Pro 11-Core scores 24,861 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 1% lead for the M3 Pro 11-Core.

Feature	M3 Pro 11-Core	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Cores / Threads	11 / 11+83%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.06 GHz	4.9 GHz+21%
Base Clock	2.748 GHz	3.6 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	—	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm-25%	4 nm
Architecture	—	Strix Halo (2025)
PassMark	24,861+1%	24,613

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Memory & Platform

The M3 Pro 11-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.