CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 5.4%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core shows superior performance with a 25.8% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2024

Market Position

214th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs61st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2023

Market Position

139th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs50th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs36th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D

4,431

Core

4,202

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D

40,043

Core

50,389

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

9800X3D

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Core

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor

9800X3D

ARM Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core 0 MHz, ARM Apple processor 24 Core 0 MHz

Core

⚡Base Clock

4.7 GHz

9800X3D

N/A

Core

🚀Turbo Clock

5.2 GHz

9800X3D

N/A

Core

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9800X3D

N/A

Core

🔌Socket

AM5

9800X3D

N/A

Core

⚡TDP

120 W

9800X3D

N/A

Core

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB

9800X3D

N/A

Core

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core drawing more power under load (NaNW vs NaNW). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.