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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 4,728 | 5,122 |
| Multicore | 65,711 | 68,607 |
| Estimated price | $539.99 | Not listed |
| Cores | 16 | 28 |
| Threads | 32 | 28 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 5.7 GHz | Not listed |
| Typical TDP | 170 W | Not listed |
| Socket | AM5 | Not listed |
| First seen | Q3 2024 | Q1 2025 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has a PassMark single-core score of 4,728, compared with 5,122 for Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core. Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has a PassMark multicore score of 65,711, compared with 68,607 for Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core. Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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