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Ryzen 9 9900X — Zen 5 · 12C/24T · 5.6 GHz · AM5
AMD

Ryzen 9 9900X

Zen 5 · 12C/24T · 5.6 GHz · AM5

92
/ 100
From $499
VS
Apple M4 Pro wins by 3
Apple M4 Pro — 14C CPU · 20C GPU · 273 GB/s
Apple

Apple M4 Pro

14C CPU · 20C GPU · 273 GB/s

95
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict

Apple M4 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 9 9900X lands at 92 and Apple M4 Pro at 95. That puts Apple M4 Pro ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Ryzen 9 9900X if…

  • 12 cores at 5.6 GHz boost
  • 120 W TDP — cooler than 9950X
  • AM5 platform longevity

Pick Apple M4 Pro if…

  • Massive memory bandwidth
  • Silent under load
  • Excellent media engines
Ryzen 9 9900X 92
vs
95 Apple M4 Pro

Score breakdown

Ryzen 9 9900X
92
single 93
multi 94
gaming 88
efficiency 88
Apple M4 Pro
95
single 99
multi 93
gaming 80
efficiency 98

Specs side-by-side

Ryzen 9 9900X versus Apple M4 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec Ryzen 9 9900X Apple M4 Pro
Cores
12
14 (10P+4E)
Threads
24
Base clock
4.4 GHz
Boost clock
5.6 GHz
L3 cache
64 MB
TDP
120 W
Socket
AM5
Process
TSMC N4X
iGPU
Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2, 2 CUs)
Memory
DDR5-5600 dual-channel
GPU cores
20
Memory bandwidth
273 GB/s
Neural engine
16-core, 38 TOPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

Pros
  • +12 cores at 5.6 GHz boost
  • +120 W TDP — cooler than 9950X
  • +AM5 platform longevity
Cons
  • 9950X edges it on multi-thread
  • 9800X3D beats it on gaming
  • $499 puts it close to higher-tier

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 9 9900X vs Apple M4 Pro

Which is better, Ryzen 9 9900X or Apple M4 Pro? +

Apple M4 Pro scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Ryzen 9 9900X worth the price? +

At $499, Ryzen 9 9900X delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in multi.

Is Apple M4 Pro worth the price? +

At $1,999, Apple M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in single.

Does Ryzen 9 9900X 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.