Apple
Apple M5 Pro
14C CPU · 20C GPU · 300 GB/s
96
/ 100
From $2,199
VS
AMD
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
96
/ 100
From $10,000
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M5 Pro lands at 96 and Threadripper Pro 7995WX at 96. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Apple M5 Pro if…
- ✓Creator-tier silicon in a laptop
- ✓Improved memory bandwidth over M4 Pro
- ✓Excellent media engines
Pick Threadripper Pro 7995WX if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Apple M5 Pro 96
vs 96 Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Score breakdown
Apple M5 Pro
96 single 99
multi 94
gaming 82
efficiency 98
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
96 single 88
multi 96
gaming 76
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M5 Pro | Threadripper Pro 7995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 (10P+4E) | ▲ 64 |
| GPU cores | 20 | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 300 GB/s | — |
| Neural engine | 16-core, 55 TOPS | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 4 |
| Threads | — | 128 |
| Socket | — | sTR5 |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Apple M5 Pro
Pros
- +Creator-tier silicon in a laptop
- +Improved memory bandwidth over M4 Pro
- +Excellent media engines
Cons
- −Only in MacBook Pro / Mac mini
- −Premium pricing
- −Windows ARM gap persists
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 Pro vs Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Which is better, Apple M5 Pro or Threadripper Pro 7995WX? +
Both score 96 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple M5 Pro worth the price? +
At $2,199, Apple M5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 96 — 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 Pro 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.