AMD
Threadripper 7980X
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
95
/ 100
From $4,999
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, 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
Threadripper 7980X 95
vs 95 Apple M4 Pro
Score breakdown
Threadripper 7980X
95 single 87
multi 95
gaming 75
efficiency 78
Apple M4 Pro
95 single 99
multi 93
gaming 80
efficiency 98
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
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 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: 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.