Apple M4 Pro
14C CPU · 20C GPU · 273 GB/s
Threadripper Pro 7975WX
Zen 4 · 32C/64T · sTR5
Apple M4 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M4 Pro lands at 95 and Threadripper Pro 7975WX at 94. That puts Apple M4 Pro ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple M4 Pro if…
- ✓Massive memory bandwidth
- ✓Silent under load
- ✓Excellent media engines
Pick Threadripper Pro 7975WX if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
Apple M4 ProFrame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed
Apple M4 Pro leads on single (99 vs 86).
Creators & productivity
TieRendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
Apple M4 ProPerformance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost
Apple M4 Pro leads on efficiency (98 vs 78).
Value for money
Apple M4 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Apple M4 Pro more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $3,900).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M4 Pro | Threadripper Pro 7975WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 (10P+4E) | ▲ 32 |
| GPU cores | 20 | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 273 GB/s | — |
| Neural engine | 16-core, 38 TOPS | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 4 |
| Threads | — | 64 |
| Socket | — | sTR5 |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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
Threadripper Pro 7975WX
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Apple M4 Pro vs Threadripper Pro 7975WX
Which is better, Apple M4 Pro or Threadripper Pro 7975WX? +
Apple M4 Pro scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Threadripper Pro 7975WX worth the price? +
At $3,900, Threadripper Pro 7975WX delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in multi.
Does Apple M4 Pro or Threadripper Pro 7975WX 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 better for gaming, Apple M4 Pro or Threadripper Pro 7975WX? +
Apple M4 Pro — leads on single (99 vs 86). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.
Which is better for power efficiency, Apple M4 Pro or Threadripper Pro 7975WX? +
Apple M4 Pro — leads on efficiency (98 vs 78). Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost.