AMD
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
Zen 3 · 64C/128T · sWRX8
92
/ 100
From $6,499
VS
Apple
Apple M4
10C CPU · 10C GPU · Ray-Tracing
92
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Threadripper Pro 5995WX lands at 92 and Apple M4 at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Threadripper Pro 5995WX 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 Pro 5995WX 92
vs 92 Apple M4
Score breakdown
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
92 single 84
multi 92
gaming 72
efficiency 78
Apple M4
92 single 100
multi 86
gaming 72
efficiency 100
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Threadripper Pro 5995WX | Apple M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | — |
| Cores | ▲ 64 | 10 (4P+6E) |
| Threads | 128 | — |
| Socket | sWRX8 | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Memory bandwidth | — | 120 GB/s |
| Neural engine | — | 16-core, 38 TOPS |
| Process | — | TSMC N3E |
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
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 Pro 5995WX vs Apple M4
Which is better, Threadripper Pro 5995WX or Apple M4? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Threadripper Pro 5995WX worth the price? +
At $6,499, Threadripper Pro 5995WX delivers a Specdex score of 92 — 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 Pro 5995WX 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.