Apple M5 Pro 18 Core
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US launch / reference: $1,999
Third-party reference ↗Apple M5 Pro 18 Core vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
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US launch / reference: $4,000
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Apple M5 Pro 18 Core for
- 18 (6 super + 12 performance) CPU cores
Tradeoff: Platform compatibility is not fully documented in this profile.
Consider Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX for
- 12 CPU cores and 24 threads
- Listed L3 cache: 64 MB
- Memory support: 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90)
Tradeoff: System and motherboard support must match the sTR5 platform.
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | Apple M5 Pro 18 Core | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 18 (6 super + 12 performance) | 12 |
| GPU cores | 20 | Not documented |
| Neural Engine | 16-core | Not documented |
| Memory bandwidth | Up to 307 GB/s (LPDDR5X-9600) | Not documented |
| Process | 3 nm (TSMC N3P) | Not documented |
| Architecture | Fusion (dual-die bonded packaging) | Not documented |
| Class | Desktop / Laptop | Not documented |
| Threads | Not documented | 24 |
| Base clock | Not documented | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | Not documented | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | Not documented | 64 MB |
| TDP | Not documented | 350 W |
| Socket | Not documented | sTR5 |
| Platform | Not documented | WRX90 or TRX50 |
| Memory | Not documented | 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) |
| PCIe | Not documented | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) |
Apple M5 Pro 18 Core
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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.