Apple
Apple M4
10C CPU · 10C GPU · Ray-Tracing
92
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) wins by 4
AMD
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz
96
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M4 lands at 92 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) at 96. That puts AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple M4 if…
- ✓Industry-best perf-per-watt
- ✓Hardware ray tracing on iGPU
- ✓LPDDR5X 120 GB/s
Pick AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Apple M4 92
vs 96 AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Score breakdown
Apple M4
92 single 100
multi 86
gaming 72
efficiency 100
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
96 single 98
multi 96
gaming 97
efficiency 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M4 | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 10 (4P+6E) | 8 |
| Memory bandwidth | 120 GB/s | — |
| Neural engine | 16-core, 38 TOPS | — |
| Process | TSMC N3E | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 5 |
| Threads | — | 16 |
| Socket | — | AM5 |
| Release year | — | 2026 |
Apple M4
Pros
- +Industry-best perf-per-watt
- +Hardware ray tracing on iGPU
- +LPDDR5X 120 GB/s
Cons
- −Only in Apple products
- −Limited Windows gaming
- −Entry-tier 8 GB RAM is tight for ML
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: Apple M4 vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Which is better, Apple M4 or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple M4 worth the price? +
At $1,099, Apple M4 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in single.
Is AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) worth the price? +
At $499, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in single.
Does Apple M4 or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) 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.