Apple
Apple M5
10C CPU · 10C GPU · Next-gen NPU
94
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) wins by 2
AMD
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz
96
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M5 lands at 94 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) at 96. That puts AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple M5 if…
- ✓Perf-per-watt improved ~18% vs M4
- ✓Enhanced ray tracing
- ✓16-core Neural Engine v5 (50 TOPS)
Pick AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Apple M5 94
vs 96 AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Score breakdown
Apple M5
94 single 100
multi 90
gaming 78
efficiency 100
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
96 single 98
multi 96
gaming 97
efficiency 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M5 | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 10 (4P+6E) | 8 |
| Memory bandwidth | 150 GB/s | — |
| Neural engine | 16-core, 50 TOPS | — |
| Process | TSMC N3P | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 5 |
| Threads | — | 16 |
| Socket | — | AM5 |
| Release year | — | 2026 |
Apple M5
Pros
- +Perf-per-watt improved ~18% vs M4
- +Enhanced ray tracing
- +16-core Neural Engine v5 (50 TOPS)
Cons
- −Apple-ecosystem only
- −Limited to first-party products
- −No Windows gaming story
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: Apple M5 vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Which is better, Apple M5 or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 94 — strongest in single.
Is AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) worth the price? +
At $499, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in single.
Does Apple M5 or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) 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.