Apple
Apple M5
10C CPU · 10C GPU · 153 GB/s memory
93
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
Threadripper Pro 7995WX wins by 3
AMD
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
96
/ 100
From $10,000
Specdex verdict
Threadripper Pro 7995WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M5 lands at 93 and Threadripper Pro 7995WX at 96. That puts Threadripper Pro 7995WX ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple M5 if…
- ✓10-core CPU (up to 4 performance + 6 efficiency)
- ✓10-core GPU
- ✓153 GB/s unified memory bandwidth
Pick Threadripper Pro 7995WX if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Apple M5 93
vs 96 Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Score breakdown
Apple M5
93 single 100
multi 90
gaming 78
efficiency 100
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
96 single 88
multi 96
gaming 76
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M5 | Threadripper Pro 7995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 (up to 4P + 6E) | ▲ 64 |
| Memory bandwidth | 153 GB/s | — |
| Neural engine | 16-core | — |
| Process | TSMC 3 nm (3rd-generation) | — |
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Architecture | — | Zen 4 |
| Threads | — | 128 |
| Socket | — | sTR5 |
Apple M5
Pros
- +10-core CPU (up to 4 performance + 6 efficiency)
- +10-core GPU
- +153 GB/s unified memory bandwidth
Cons
- −Apple-ecosystem only
- −Base tier starts at 16 GB
- −Windows via Parallels only
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
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 M5 vs Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Which is better, Apple M5 or Threadripper Pro 7995WX? +
Threadripper Pro 7995WX scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple M5 worth the price? +
At $1,299, Apple M5 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in single.
Is Threadripper Pro 7995WX worth the price? +
At $10,000, Threadripper Pro 7995WX delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.
Does Apple M5 or Threadripper Pro 7995WX 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.