FPSVersusApple M5 Max 18-core vs Ryzen 9 8945HX
Performance score
By our estimate, Apple M5 Max 18-core beats Ryzen 9 8945HX by 7%.
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 8945HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 66.96 | 62.37 |
| Ranking position | 23 | 29 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Apple | AMD |
| Architecture | Apple M5 Pro / Max (super + performance cores) | Zen 4 (Dragon Range) |
| Release date | Q1 2026 | Q2 2025 |
Specifications
| Apple M5 Max 18-core | Ryzen 9 8945HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 18 | 16 |
| Threads | 18 | 32 |
| P + E cores | 6 + 12 | no data |
| Base clock | no data | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.61 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | no data | 16 MB |
| L3 cache | no data | 64 MB |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | no | no |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Pros and cons
Apple M5 Max 18-core
- 7% higher overall score
- 22% faster single core
- more cores: 18 vs 16
- newer: released in 2026
Ryzen 9 8945HX
- more threads: 32 vs 18
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Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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