FPSVersusApple M5 Max 18-core vs Ryzen 9 7900X
Performance score
Ryzen 9 7900X is 8% faster than Apple M5 Max 18-core by our estimate.
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 M5 Max 18-core | Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 66.96 | 72.58 |
| Ranking position | 23 | 12 |
| Price/performance (0–100) | no data | 47.44 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | no data | 22.31 |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Apple | AMD |
| Architecture | Apple M5 Pro / Max (super + performance cores) | Zen 4 (Raphael) |
| Release date | Q1 2026 | 2022-09-27 |
| Launch price | no data | $549 |
Specifications
| Apple M5 Max 18-core | Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 18 | 12 |
| Threads | 18 | 24 |
| P + E cores | 6 + 12 | no data |
| Base clock | no data | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.61 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | no data | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | no data | 64 MB |
| Process node | no data | 5 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | yes |
| Integrated graphics | no | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Apple M5 Max 18-core | Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | no data | AM5 |
| TDP | no data | 170 W |
| Max temperature | no data | 95 °C |
Memory and PCI Express
| Apple M5 Max 18-core | Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | no data | DDR5-5200 |
| 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 M5 Max 18-core
- 18% faster single core
- more cores: 18 vs 12
- newer: released in 2026
Ryzen 9 7900X
- 8% higher overall score
- more threads: 24 vs 18
- has integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics)
- unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)
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Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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