AMD
Threadripper 7960X
Zen 4 · 24C/48T · sTR5
91
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Apple M4 wins by 1
Apple
Apple M4
10C CPU · 10C GPU · Ray-Tracing
92
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Apple M4 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Threadripper 7960X lands at 91 and Apple M4 at 92. That puts Apple M4 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Threadripper 7960X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick Apple M4 if…
- ✓Industry-best perf-per-watt
- ✓Hardware ray tracing on iGPU
- ✓LPDDR5X 120 GB/s
Threadripper 7960X 91
vs 92 Apple M4
Score breakdown
Threadripper 7960X
91 single 83
multi 91
gaming 71
efficiency 78
Apple M4
92 single 100
multi 86
gaming 72
efficiency 100
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Threadripper 7960X | Apple M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | — |
| Cores | ▲ 24 | 10 (4P+6E) |
| Threads | 48 | — |
| Socket | sTR5 | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Memory bandwidth | — | 120 GB/s |
| Neural engine | — | 16-core, 38 TOPS |
| Process | — | TSMC N3E |
Threadripper 7960X
Pros
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
Apple M4
Pros
- +Industry-best perf-per-watt
- +Hardware ray tracing on iGPU
- +LPDDR5X 120 GB/s
Cons
- −Only in Apple products
- −Limited Windows gaming
- −Entry-tier 8 GB RAM is tight for ML
FAQ: Threadripper 7960X vs Apple M4
Which is better, Threadripper 7960X or Apple M4? +
Apple M4 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Threadripper 7960X worth the price? +
At $1,499, Threadripper 7960X delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in multi.
Is Apple M4 worth the price? +
At $1,099, Apple M4 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in single.
Does Threadripper 7960X or Apple M4 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.