Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs M3 Pro 11-Core
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
M3 Pro 11-Core
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Performance Per Dollar M3 Pro 11-Core
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ 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 AI Max PRO 380 and M3 Pro 11-Core
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.
M3 Pro 11-Core
The M3 Pro 11-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 11 cores and 11 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: 24,861 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the M3 Pro 11-Core offers 11 cores / 11 threads — the M3 Pro 11-Core has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 versus 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 11-Core — a 18.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.748 GHz). The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is built on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 24,613 against the M3 Pro 11-Core's 24,861 — a 1% lead for the M3 Pro 11-Core.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 11 / 11+83% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+21% | 4.06 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+31% | 2.748 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm-25% |
| Architecture | Strix Halo (2025) | — |
| PassMark | 24,613 | 24,861+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the FP11 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M3 Pro 11-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP11 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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