FPSVersusApple M4 Max 16-core vs Ryzen 7 9700X
Performance score
Apple M4 Max 16-core and Ryzen 7 9700X 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.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Apple M4 Max 16-core | Ryzen 7 9700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 59.47 | 58.31 |
| Ranking position | 40 | 42 |
| Price/performance (0–100) | no data | 58.29 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | no data | 46.88 |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Apple | AMD |
| Architecture | Apple M4 | Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) |
| Release date | Q4 2024 | 2024-08-08 |
| Launch price | no data | $359 |
Specifications
| Apple M4 Max 16-core | Ryzen 7 9700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| P + E cores | 12 + 4 | no data |
| Base clock | no data | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.51 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | no data | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | no data | 32 MB |
| Process node | no data | 4 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | yes |
| Integrated graphics | no | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Apple M4 Max 16-core | Ryzen 7 9700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | no data | AM5 |
| TDP | no data | 65 W |
| Max temperature | no data | 95 °C |
Memory and PCI Express
| Apple M4 Max 16-core | Ryzen 7 9700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | no data | DDR5-5600 |
| Memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Max memory | no data | 192 GB |
| PCI Express version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCIe lanes | no data | 24 |
Pros and cons
Apple M4 Max 16-core
- more cores: 16 vs 8
Ryzen 7 9700X
- has integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics)
- unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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