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Apple M5 — 10C CPU · 10C GPU · Next-gen NPU
Apple

Apple M5

10C CPU · 10C GPU · Next-gen NPU

94
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
Threadripper Pro 7985WX wins by 1
Threadripper Pro 7985WX — Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
AMD

Threadripper Pro 7985WX

Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5

95
/ 100
From $7,350
Specdex verdict

Threadripper Pro 7985WX takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M5 lands at 94 and Threadripper Pro 7985WX at 95. That puts Threadripper Pro 7985WX ahead by 1 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 7985WX if…

  • ✓Massive core counts
  • ✓ECC memory support
  • ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Gaming

Apple M5

Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed

Apple M5 leads on single (100 vs 87).

Creators & productivity

Threadripper Pro 7985WX

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Threadripper Pro 7985WX leads on multi (95 vs 90).

Power efficiency

Apple M5

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

Apple M5 leads on efficiency (100 vs 78).

Value for money

Apple M5

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Apple M5 more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $7,350).

Apple M5 94
vs
95 Threadripper Pro 7985WX

Score breakdown

Apple M5
94
single 100
multi 90
gaming 78
efficiency 100
Threadripper Pro 7985WX
95
single 87
multi 95
gaming 75
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Apple M5 versus Threadripper Pro 7985WX — full spec comparison
Spec Apple M5 Threadripper Pro 7985WX
Cores
10 (4P+6E)
▲ 64
Memory bandwidth
150 GB/s
—
Neural engine
16-core, 50 TOPS
—
Process
TSMC N3P
—
Architecture
—
Zen 4
Threads
—
128
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 7985WX

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 7985WX

Which is better, Apple M5 or Threadripper Pro 7985WX? +

Threadripper Pro 7985WX scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 7985WX worth the price? +

At $7,350, Threadripper Pro 7985WX delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in multi.

Does Apple M5 or Threadripper Pro 7985WX 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 7985WX? +

Apple M5 — leads on single (100 vs 87). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.

Which is better for creator and productivity work, Apple M5 or Threadripper Pro 7985WX? +

Threadripper Pro 7985WX — leads on multi (95 vs 90). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.