Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core
24C CPU · 76C GPU · PassMark #?
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
12C/24T · 5.3 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #263
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core lands at 28 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX at 28. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 50,932 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Best-in-class perf-per-watt on macOS
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 49,673 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 24 (16P + 8E) | 12 |
| GPU cores | 76 (top config) / 60 (base) | — |
| Neural Engine | 32-core (31.6 TOPS) | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 819.2 GB/s | — |
| Unified memory | Up to 192 GB LPDDR5-6400 | — |
| Process | 5 nm (TSMC N5P) | — |
| Transistors | 134 billion | — |
| Class | Desktop (Mac Studio, Mac Pro) | Desktop, Server |
| PassMark rank | #249 of 5,901 | #263 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | ▲ 50,932 | 49,673 |
| Threads | — | 24 |
| Base clock | — | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | — | 5.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 64 MB |
| TDP | — | 350 W |
| Socket | — | sTR5 |
Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 50,932 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Best-in-class perf-per-watt on macOS
- −Only available inside Apple devices — no DIY upgrade path
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 49,673 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
FAQ: Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
Which is better, Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX? +
Both score 28 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core worth the price? +
At $3,999, Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core delivers a Specdex score of 28 — strongest in passmark.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX worth the price? +
At $4,000, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX delivers a Specdex score of 28 — strongest in passmark.
Does Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.