Apple
Apple M5
10C CPU · 10C GPU · Next-gen NPU
94
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
AMD
Threadripper Pro 7975WX
Zen 4 · 32C/64T · sTR5
94
/ 100
From $3,900
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M5 lands at 94 and Threadripper Pro 7975WX at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Apple M5 if…
- ✓Perf-per-watt improved ~18% vs M4
- ✓Enhanced ray tracing
- ✓16-core Neural Engine v5 (50 TOPS)
Pick Threadripper Pro 7975WX if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Apple M5 94
vs 94 Threadripper Pro 7975WX
Score breakdown
Apple M5
94 single 100
multi 90
gaming 78
efficiency 100
Threadripper Pro 7975WX
94 single 86
multi 94
gaming 74
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M5 | Threadripper Pro 7975WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 (4P+6E) | ▲ 32 |
| Memory bandwidth | 150 GB/s | — |
| Neural engine | 16-core, 50 TOPS | — |
| Process | TSMC N3P | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 4 |
| Threads | — | 64 |
| Socket | — | sTR5 |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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
Threadripper Pro 7975WX
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 7975WX
Which is better, Apple M5 or Threadripper Pro 7975WX? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 7975WX worth the price? +
At $3,900, Threadripper Pro 7975WX delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in multi.
Does Apple M5 or Threadripper Pro 7975WX 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.