Apple M5
10C CPU · 10C GPU · Next-gen NPU
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
Zen 3 · 64C/128T · sWRX8
Apple M5 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M5 lands at 94 and Threadripper Pro 5995WX at 92. That puts Apple M5 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 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 M5Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed
Apple M5 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 90).
Power efficiency
Apple M5Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost
Apple M5 leads on efficiency (100 vs 78).
Value for money
Apple M5Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Apple M5 more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $6,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M5 | Threadripper Pro 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 (4P+6E) | ▲ 64 |
| Memory bandwidth | 150 GB/s | — |
| Neural engine | 16-core, 50 TOPS | — |
| Process | TSMC N3P | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 3 |
| Threads | — | 128 |
| Socket | — | sWRX8 |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Apple M5
- +Perf-per-watt improved ~18% vs M4
- +Enhanced ray tracing
- +16-core Neural Engine v5 (50 TOPS)
- −Apple-ecosystem only
- −Limited to first-party products
- −No Windows gaming story
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 M5 vs Threadripper Pro 5995WX
Which is better, Apple M5 or Threadripper Pro 5995WX? +
Apple M5 scores 94 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 Threadripper Pro 5995WX worth the price? +
At $6,499, Threadripper Pro 5995WX delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in multi.
Does Apple M5 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 M5 or Threadripper Pro 5995WX? +
Apple M5 — 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 M5 or Threadripper Pro 5995WX? +
Threadripper Pro 5995WX — leads on multi (92 vs 90). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.