M1 Max vs Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar M1 Max

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

134%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

132%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

122%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

122%

#199

M1 Max

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the M1 Max in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	M1 Max	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS
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 (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	M1 Max	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

M1 Max Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M1 Max and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS

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 7 PRO 6850HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,322 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M1 Max packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M1 Max has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.22 GHz on the M1 Max versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS — a 37.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS (base: 2.06 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS is built on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the M1 Max scores 22,146 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS's 22,322 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS. L3 cache: 48 MB on the M1 Max vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS.

Feature	M1 Max	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS
Cores / Threads	10 / 10+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.22 GHz	4.7 GHz+46%
Base Clock	2.06 GHz	3.2 GHz+55%
L3 Cache	48 MB+200%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	28 MB+5500%	512K (per core)
Process	5 nm-17%	6 nm
Architecture	—	Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	22,146	22,322

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Memory & Platform

The M1 Max uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M1 Max	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS
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	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: ARM-V (M1 Max) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS). The M1 Max includes integrated graphics (M1 Max GPU), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M1 Max targets Mobile Workstation.