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Apple M3 Max 16-core vs Ryzen 7 8700G

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Performance score

Apple M3 Max 16-core 2023 · 16/16 cores/threads
48.67
Ryzen 7 8700G 2024, $329 · 8/16 cores/threads, 65 W
48.69

Apple M3 Max 16-core and Ryzen 7 8700G are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 93% of tested · runs: 52

faster than 83% of tested · runs: 34

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Apple M3 Max 16-coreRyzen 7 8700G
Score (0–100) 48.67 48.69
Ranking position 78 77
Price/performance (0–100) no data 53.11
Power efficiency (0–100) no data 39.15
Type Laptop Desktop
Manufacturer Apple AMD
Architecture Apple M3 (Everest / Sawtooth) Zen 4 (Phoenix)
Release date Q4 2023 Q1 2024
Launch price no data $329

Specifications

Apple M3 Max 16-coreRyzen 7 8700G
Cores 16 8
Threads 16 16
P + E cores 12 + 4 no data
Base clock no data 4.2 GHz
Boost clock 4.05 GHz 5.1 GHz
L2 cache no data 8 MB
L3 cache no data 16 MB
Process node no data 4 nm
Unlocked multiplier no yes
Integrated graphics no AMD Radeon 780M
NPU (AI accelerator) no 16 TOPS

Compatibility

Apple M3 Max 16-coreRyzen 7 8700G
Socket no data AM5
TDP no data 65 W
Max temperature no data 95 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Apple M3 Max 16-coreRyzen 7 8700G
Memory type no data DDR5
Memory channels no data 2
PCI Express version no data 4.0

Pros and cons

Apple M3 Max 16-core

  • more cores: 16 vs 8

Ryzen 7 8700G

  • newer: released in 2024
  • has integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 780M)
  • unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

Other comparisons

Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.

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