Apple
Apple M4 Pro
14C CPU · 20C GPU · 273 GB/s
95
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
AMD
Threadripper Pro 7985WX
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
95
/ 100
From $7,350
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M4 Pro lands at 95 and Threadripper Pro 7985WX 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 Threadripper Pro 7985WX if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Apple M4 Pro 95
vs 95 Threadripper Pro 7985WX
Score breakdown
Apple M4 Pro
95 single 99
multi 93
gaming 80
efficiency 98
Threadripper Pro 7985WX
95 single 87
multi 95
gaming 75
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M4 Pro | Threadripper Pro 7985WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 (10P+4E) | ▲ 64 |
| GPU cores | 20 | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 273 GB/s | — |
| Neural engine | 16-core, 38 TOPS | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 4 |
| Threads | — | 128 |
| Socket | — | sTR5 |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Apple M4 Pro
Pros
- +Massive memory bandwidth
- +Silent under load
- +Excellent media engines
Cons
- −Only in MacBook Pro 14/16 + Mac mini
- −Windows ARM is still niche
- −Premium
Threadripper Pro 7985WX
Pros
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Apple M4 Pro vs Threadripper Pro 7985WX
Which is better, Apple M4 Pro or Threadripper Pro 7985WX? +
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 Threadripper Pro 7985WX worth the price? +
At $7,350, Threadripper Pro 7985WX delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in multi.
Does Apple M4 Pro or Threadripper Pro 7985WX 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.