Apple
Apple M4
10C CPU · 10C GPU · Ray-Tracing
92
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
AMD
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
Zen 3 · 64C/128T · sWRX8
92
/ 100
From $6,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M4 lands at 92 and Threadripper Pro 5995WX at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Apple M4 if…
- ✓Industry-best perf-per-watt
- ✓Hardware ray tracing on iGPU
- ✓LPDDR5X 120 GB/s
Pick Threadripper Pro 5995WX if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Apple M4 92
vs 92 Threadripper Pro 5995WX
Score breakdown
Apple M4
92 single 100
multi 86
gaming 72
efficiency 100
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
92 single 84
multi 92
gaming 72
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M4 | Threadripper Pro 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 (4P+6E) | ▲ 64 |
| Memory bandwidth | 120 GB/s | — |
| Neural engine | 16-core, 38 TOPS | — |
| Process | TSMC N3E | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 3 |
| Threads | — | 128 |
| Socket | — | sWRX8 |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
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
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
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 vs Threadripper Pro 5995WX
Which is better, Apple M4 or Threadripper Pro 5995WX? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Threadripper Pro 5995WX worth the price? +
At $6,499, Threadripper Pro 5995WX delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in multi.
Does Apple M4 or Threadripper Pro 5995WX 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.