Microprocessors play acrucial role
in modern computing, influencing
performance, energy efficiency, and
computational capabilities across
various applications.
Comparative analysis ofthree leading
microprocessors:
AMD Ryzen 9
9950X3D
Intel Core Ultra i9-
285K Apple M4 Max
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OBJECTIVES OF THESTUDY
The general objective of this study is to
provide a comparative analysis of three
leading microprocessors: AMD Ryzen 9
9950X3D, Intel Core i9-285K, and Apple M4
Max. Specifically, this study aims to:
1. to analyze the architectural differences
between AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3d, Intel
Core i9-285K, and Apple M4 Max.
2. to compare performance benchmarks,
including clock speed, core count, cache
size, and instruction set enhancements.
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OBJECTIVES OF THESTUDY
3. to evaluate power consumption and
thermal efficiency.
4. to assess real-world applications and cost-
effectiveness for consumers and
industries.
5. to determine the impact of these
microprocessors on computing trends
such as AI, gaming, and cloud
computing.
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AMD Zen 5
Architecture
•fabricated on TSMC's 4nm
process
• wider instruction fetch and
decode mechanism, allowing
improved single-threaded
performance
• execution units optimized,
increasing integer and
floating throughput.
• larger L2 and L3 caches,
reducing memory latency and
enhanced data access speed.
• branch prediction unit refined
with AI assisted speculative
execution.
8.
Intel Arrow Lake
Architecture
•built on Intel 20A 2nm
process
• employs hybrid core design:
High-Performance cores and
Efficiency cores
• enhance transistor density
and power management
• Incorporates AI accelerators
to handle ML workloads
• provide higher bandwidth
and data transfer rates
9.
ARM v9.2
Architecture (A-
M4)
•built on TSMC's 3nm process
• features custom high-IPC
ARM cores optimized for
performance per watt
• unified memory architecture
ensures low-latency access
across CPU and GPU
components
• integration of a Neural
Engine and GPU accelerates
AI and graphics performance
POWER CONSUMPTION ANDTHERMAL
EFFICIENCY
CPU TDP (Base / Max) Power Efficiency Cooling Requirements
Ryzen 9 9950X3D 170W / 250W
High power draw,
optimized for multi-
threaded workloads
Requires high-end air
or liquid cooling due
to 3D V-Cache heat
density
Intel i9-285K 125W / 250W
Balanced power
efficiency with hybrid-
core design
Requires efficient
cooling, as power
spikes under full load
Apple M4 Max ~70W
Best efficiency with
ARM-based
architecture
Minimal cooling
required due to low
thermal output
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POWER CONSUMPTION ANDTHERMAL
EFFICIENCY
CPU TDP (Base / Max) Power Efficiency Cooling Requirements
Ryzen 9 9950X3D 170W / 250W
High power draw,
optimized for multi-
threaded workloads
Requires high-end air
or liquid cooling due
to 3D V-Cache heat
density
Intel i9-285K 125W / 250W
Balanced power
efficiency with hybrid-
core design
Requires efficient
cooling, as power
spikes under full load
Apple M4 Max ~70W
Best efficiency with
ARM-based
architecture
Minimal cooling
required due to low
thermal output
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PRICE COMPARISON
CPU PRICETOTAL BUILD
Ryzen 9 9950X3D ₱46,750 ₱208,445
Intel i9-285K ₱37,850 ₱203,685
Apple M4 Max ₱249,990