Threadripper 7980X
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
Apple M4 Pro
14C CPU · 20C GPU · 273 GB/s
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Threadripper 7980X lands at 95 and Apple M4 Pro at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Threadripper 7980X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick Apple M4 Pro if…
- ✓Massive memory bandwidth
- ✓Silent under load
- ✓Excellent media engines
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
Apple M4 ProFrame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed
Apple M4 Pro leads on single (99 vs 87).
Creators & productivity
Threadripper 7980XRendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count
Threadripper 7980X leads on multi (95 vs 93).
Power efficiency
Apple M4 ProPerformance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost
Apple M4 Pro leads on efficiency (98 vs 78).
Value for money
Apple M4 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Apple M4 Pro more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $4,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Threadripper 7980X | Apple M4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | — |
| Cores | ▲ 64 | 14 (10P+4E) |
| Threads | 128 | — |
| Socket | sTR5 | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| GPU cores | — | 20 |
| Memory bandwidth | — | 273 GB/s |
| Neural engine | — | 16-core, 38 TOPS |
Threadripper 7980X
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
Apple M4 Pro
- +Massive memory bandwidth
- +Silent under load
- +Excellent media engines
- −Only in MacBook Pro 14/16 + Mac mini
- −Windows ARM is still niche
- −Premium
FAQ: Threadripper 7980X vs Apple M4 Pro
Which is better, Threadripper 7980X or Apple M4 Pro? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Threadripper 7980X worth the price? +
At $4,999, Threadripper 7980X delivers a Specdex score of 95 — 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 Threadripper 7980X 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.
Which is better for gaming, Threadripper 7980X or Apple M4 Pro? +
Apple M4 Pro — leads on single (99 vs 87). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.
Which is better for creator and productivity work, Threadripper 7980X or Apple M4 Pro? +
Threadripper 7980X — leads on multi (95 vs 93). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.