M3 Pro 12-Core vs Ryzen 7 5700G

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 5700G

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

105%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

105%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

105%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

104%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

103%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

103%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

103%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

103%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

102%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

102%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

102%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

102%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

102%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

101%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

101%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

100%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

100%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

99%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

99%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

98%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

98%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

98%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

98%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

97%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

97%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

97%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

97%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

97%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

96%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

95%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 5700G delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the M3 Pro 12-Core in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 5700G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($160)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 5700G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($160)

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 5700G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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 5700G

The Ryzen 7 5700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,360 points. Launch price was $359.

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Processing Power

The M3 Pro 12-Core packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700G 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 5700G — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700G (base: 2.748 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700G is built on the Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Pro 12-Core scores 24,170 against the Ryzen 7 5700G's 24,360 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700G.

Feature	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 5700G
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.06 GHz	4.6 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2.748 GHz	3.8 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	—	16 MB
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	3 nm-57%	7 nm
Architecture	—	Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	24,170	24,360
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	14,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,500
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,000

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Memory & Platform

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

Feature	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 5700G
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 5700G). The Ryzen 7 5700G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the M3 Pro 12-Core requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700G targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700G rivals Core i7-11700.