Apple M4 Pro
14C CPU · 20C GPU · 273 GB/s
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
96C/192T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #1
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M4 Pro lands at 95 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Apple M4 Pro if…
- ✓Massive memory bandwidth
- ✓Silent under load
- ✓Excellent media engines
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX if…
- ✓Ranked #1 on PassMark — multi-thread throughput is class-leading
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Apple M4 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Apple M4 Pro more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $11,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M4 Pro | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 (10P+4E) | ▲ 96 |
| GPU cores | 20 | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 273 GB/s | — |
| Neural engine | 16-core, 38 TOPS | — |
| Threads | — | 192 |
| Base clock | — | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | — | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 384 MB |
| TDP | — | 350 W |
| Socket | — | sTR5 |
| Platform | — | WRX90 (full 8-ch/128-lane) or TRX50 (reduced to 4-ch/80-lane) |
| Memory | — | 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) |
| PCIe | — | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) |
| PassMark rank | — | #1 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — | 170,935 |
Apple M4 Pro
- +Massive memory bandwidth
- +Silent under load
- +Excellent media engines
- −Only in MacBook Pro 14/16 + Mac mini
- −Windows ARM is still niche
- −Premium
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- +Ranked #1 on PassMark — multi-thread throughput is class-leading
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
FAQ: Apple M4 Pro vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Which is better, Apple M4 Pro or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple M4 Pro worth the price? +
At $1,999, Apple M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in single.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX worth the price? +
At $11,699, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in passmark.
Does Apple M4 Pro or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 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.
Which is the better value, Apple M4 Pro or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX? +
Apple M4 Pro — more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $11,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.