AMD
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Zen 5 · 8C/16T · 104 MB cache · Gaming king
95
/ 100
From $479
VS
Apple
Apple M4 Pro
14C CPU · 20C GPU · 273 GB/s
95
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 7 9800X3D lands at 95 and Apple M4 Pro at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Ryzen 7 9800X3D if…
- ✓Fastest gaming CPU on the planet
- ✓Overclockable unlike prior X3D parts
- ✓Excellent efficiency (120 W TDP)
Pick Apple M4 Pro if…
- ✓Massive memory bandwidth
- ✓Silent under load
- ✓Excellent media engines
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 95
vs 95 Apple M4 Pro
Score breakdown
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
95 single 92
multi 86
gaming 100
efficiency 94
Apple M4 Pro
95 single 99
multi 93
gaming 80
efficiency 98
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Apple M4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | ▲ 14 (10P+4E) |
| Threads | 16 | — |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 96 MB (3D V-Cache) | — |
| TDP | 120 W | — |
| Socket | AM5 | — |
| Process | TSMC 4 nm | — |
| iGPU | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2, 2 CUs) | — |
| Memory | DDR5-5600 | — |
| GPU cores | — | 20 |
| Memory bandwidth | — | 273 GB/s |
| Neural engine | — | 16-core, 38 TOPS |
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Pros
- +Fastest gaming CPU on the planet
- +Overclockable unlike prior X3D parts
- +Excellent efficiency (120 W TDP)
Cons
- −Only 8 cores for productivity-heavy workloads
- −AM5 motherboard required
- −Scarce at launch
Apple M4 Pro
Pros
- +Massive memory bandwidth
- +Silent under load
- +Excellent media engines
Cons
- −Only in MacBook Pro 14/16 + Mac mini
- −Windows ARM is still niche
- −Premium
FAQ: Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Apple M4 Pro
Which is better, Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Apple M4 Pro? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth the price? +
At $479, Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in gaming.
Is Apple M4 Pro worth the price? +
At $1,999, Apple M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in single.
Does Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Apple M4 Pro 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.