CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 18.6%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core shows superior performance with a 36.9% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

338th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs113th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2022

Market Position

203rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs148th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs56th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

Core

3,869

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

Core

41,209

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

Core

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

ARM Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core 0 MHz

Core

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

N/A

Core

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

N/A

Core

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

N/A

Core

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

N/A

Core

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

60 W

Core

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9600X

N/A

Core

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X drawing more power under load (65W vs 60W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.