M3 Pro 12-Core vs Ryzen 7 5700

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar M3 Pro 12-Core

#206

M3 Pro 12-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

105%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

105%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

105%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

105%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

104%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

104%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

103%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

103%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

102%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

101%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

101%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

101%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

101%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

101%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

100%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

100%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

100%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

99%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

99%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

98%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

98%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

98%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

98%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

98%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

71%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

97%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

96%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

96%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

95%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

95%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 5700 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the M3 Pro 12-Core in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 5700
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($164)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 5700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($164)

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.

M3 Pro 12-Core Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M3 Pro 12-Core and Ryzen 7 5700

M3 Pro 12-Core

The M3 Pro 12-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,170 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 5700

The Ryzen 7 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,317 points. Launch price was $179.

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Processing Power

The M3 Pro 12-Core packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M3 Pro 12-Core has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 12-Core versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700 (base: 2.748 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700 is built on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Pro 12-Core scores 24,170 against the Ryzen 7 5700's 24,317 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700.

Feature	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 5700
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.06 GHz	4.6 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2.748 GHz	3.7 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	—	16 MB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	3 nm-57%	7 nm
Architecture	—	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	24,170	24,317
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,600

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Memory & Platform

The M3 Pro 12-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 5700
Socket	none	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (M3 Pro 12-Core) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700 rivals Core i5-13400F.