Apple M4
10C CPU · 10C GPU · Ray-Tracing
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
Zen 3 · 64C/128T · sWRX8
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
Apple M4Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed
Apple M4 leads on single (100 vs 84).
Creators & productivity
Threadripper Pro 5995WXRendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count
Threadripper Pro 5995WX leads on multi (92 vs 86).
Power efficiency
Apple M4Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost
Apple M4 leads on efficiency (100 vs 78).
Value for money
Apple M4Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Apple M4 more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $6,499).
Score breakdown
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
- +Industry-best perf-per-watt
- +Hardware ray tracing on iGPU
- +LPDDR5X 120 GB/s
- −Only in Apple products
- −Limited Windows gaming
- −Entry-tier 8 GB RAM is tight for ML
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −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.
Which is better for gaming, Apple M4 or Threadripper Pro 5995WX? +
Apple M4 — leads on single (100 vs 84). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.
Which is better for creator and productivity work, Apple M4 or Threadripper Pro 5995WX? +
Threadripper Pro 5995WX — leads on multi (92 vs 86). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.