Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs M2 Pro
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
M2 Pro
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Per Dollar M2 Pro
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | M2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | M2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ 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 7 7800X3D and M2 Pro
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.
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 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the M2 Pro offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the M2 Pro has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 3.5 GHz on the M2 Pro — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.42 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the M2 Pro's 21,939 — a 43.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 2,650, a 1.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 14,450 (3.7% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 24 MB on the M2 Pro.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | M2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+43% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+82% | 2.42 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total)+300% | 24 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 36 MB+3500% |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | — |
| PassMark | 34,293+56% | 21,939 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,700+2% | 2,650 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000+4% | 14,450 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the M2 Pro uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 0 (M2 Pro) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and Apple Silicon (M2 Pro).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | M2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs ARM Virtualization (M2 Pro). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and Apple M2 Pro GPU (M2 Pro) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming, M2 Pro targets Professional Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | M2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | Apple M2 Pro GPU |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | ARM Virtualization |
| Target Use | Gaming | Professional Laptop |
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