Apple M3 Ultra vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
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We compared two CPUs: the Apple M3 Ultra vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600F. The Apple M3 Ultra features 32 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has 6 cores and 12 threads with a maximum clock speed of 4.4 GHz. Let's see which CPU performs better in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Why Apple M3 Ultra is better than AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
- Geekbench 6 shows 55% faster single-core and 219% faster multi-core performance
- More advanced 3nm manufacturing process (vs 7nm)
- 433% more cores (32 cores vs 6 cores)
- 1519% higher memory bandwidth (819 GB/s vs 50.6 GB/s)
- Released about 3 years and 11 months later
Why AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is better than Apple M3 Ultra
- Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
- Lower power consumption (120 W vs 140 W)
Performance Scores
Single-Core Score
Apple M3 Ultra
90
AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
61
Multi-Core Score
Apple M3 Ultra
99
AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
31
Total Score
Apple M3 Ultra
95
AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
46
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
Apple M3 Ultra +55%
Apple M3 Ultra
3,233
AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
2,081
Multi-Core
Apple M3 Ultra +219%
Apple M3 Ultra
28,195
AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
8,839
| Single-Core | 3,233 | 2,081 |
| Multi-Core | 28,195 | 8,839 |
Apple M3 Ultra
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
General Info
| Manufacturer | Apple | AMD |
| Launch Date | March 5, 2025 | April 2021 |
| Generation | Apple M3 family | Ryzen 5000 Series |
| Codename | Apple M3 | Vermeer |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop Processor |
| Class | High-end | Mid-range |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | Yes |
| Architecture | - | Zen 3 |
| Lithography | 3 nm | 7 nm (TSMC) |
CPU
| Total Cores | 32 | 6 |
| Total Threads | 32 | 12 |
| Performance Cores | 24 | - |
| Performance Threads | 24 | - |
| Efficient Cores | 8 | - |
| Efficient Threads | 8 | - |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 4.05 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| P-Core Max Turbo Frequency | - | 4.4 GHz |
| E-Core Base Frequency | 2.75 GHz | - |
| L1 Cache | 192KB (Per core) | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB (shared) | 3 MB |
| L3 Cache | - | 32 MB |
Memory
| Memory Type | LPDDR5-6400 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Size | 512 GB unified memory | 128 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 819 GB/s | 50.6 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 8 | 2 |
| ECC Support | No | Yes |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | Apple M3 Ultra GPU (80-core) | Not Supported |
| GPU Base Frequency | - | - |
| GPU Max Frequency | - | - |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 8K @ 60Hz & 4K @ 240Hz | - |
| Max Resolution DP | 8K @ 60 Hz & 4K @ 240Hz | - |
| 4K Support | Yes | Yes |
Power & I/O
| Socket | Apple M-Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
| PCIe Version | - | PCIe 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | - | 20 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 140 W | 120 W |
| Max Temperature | 100 °C | 95 °C |
| Instruction Set | ARMv8 (64-bit) | x86-64 |