CPU
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M4 (10 cores)
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
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 M4 (10 cores)
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M4 (10 cores) | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M4 (10 cores) | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M4 (10 cores) and Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
M4 (10 cores)
The M4 (10 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 23,784 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,781 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The M4 (10 cores) packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M4 (10 cores) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the M4 (10 cores) versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (base: 2.89 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is built on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 (10 cores) scores 23,784 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H's 23,781 — a 0% lead for the M4 (10 cores).
| Feature | M4 (10 cores) | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.89 GHz | 3.3 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-50% | 6 nm |
| Architecture | — | Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) |
| PassMark | 23,784 | 23,781 |
Memory & Platform
The M4 (10 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M4 (10 cores) | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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