CPU
GPU
M1 Max
Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar M1 Max
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M1 Max | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M1 Max | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of M1 Max and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
M1 Max
The M1 Max is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 48 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,146 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,373 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The M1 Max packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the M1 Max has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.22 GHz on the M1 Max versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U — a 41.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U (base: 2.06 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is built on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M1 Max scores 22,146 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U's 22,373 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U. L3 cache: 48 MB on the M1 Max vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U.
| Feature | M1 Max | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.22 GHz | 4.9 GHz+52% |
| Base Clock | 2.06 GHz | 3.5 GHz+70% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB+200% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB+2700% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm-20% |
| Architecture | — | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 22,146 | 22,373+1% |
Memory & Platform
The M1 Max uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M1 Max | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-6400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 8 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: ARM-V (M1 Max) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U). The M1 Max includes integrated graphics (M1 Max GPU), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M1 Max targets Mobile Workstation.
| Feature | M1 Max | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | M1 Max GPU | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | ARM-V | — |
| Target Use | Mobile Workstation | — |
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