Ryzen 5 5600X3D vs M2 Pro
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
M2 Pro
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X3D
Performance Per Dollar M2 Pro
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X3D | M2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X3D | M2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ryzen 5 5600X3D and M2 Pro
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,865 points. Launch price was $229.
M2 Pro
The M2 Pro is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5600X3D packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the M2 Pro offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the M2 Pro has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X3D versus 3.5 GHz on the M2 Pro — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X3D (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.42 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is built on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 21,865 against the M2 Pro's 21,939 — a 0.3% lead for the M2 Pro. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,087 vs 2,650, a 23.8% lead for the M2 Pro that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,985 vs 14,450 (151.7% advantage for the M2 Pro). L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600X3D vs 24 MB on the M2 Pro.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X3D | M2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 12+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+26% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+36% | 2.42 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total)+300% | 24 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 36 MB+7100% |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Vermeer (2020−2025) | — |
| PassMark | 21,865 | 21,939 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,065 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,087 | 2,650+27% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,985 | 14,450+628% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5600X3D uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M2 Pro uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600X3D versus LPDDR5-6400 on the M2 Pro — the M2 Pro supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 5 5600X3D) vs 0 (M2 Pro) — the Ryzen 5 5600X3D offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A520,B450,B550,X470,X570 (Ryzen 5 5600X3D) and Apple Silicon (M2 Pro).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X3D | M2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (Ryzen 5 5600X3D) vs ARM Virtualization (M2 Pro). The M2 Pro includes integrated graphics (Apple M2 Pro GPU), while the Ryzen 5 5600X3D requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Pro targets Professional Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X3D | M2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Apple M2 Pro GPU |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | ARM Virtualization |
| Target Use | — | Professional Laptop |
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