COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF
EXISTING
MICROPROCESSORS USED
FOR LAPTOPS AND
DESKTOPS
MARC JOSHUA PRUDENTE, MENG-CPE
Microprocessors play a crucial role
in modern computing, influencing
performance, energy efficiency, and
computational capabilities across
various applications.
Newer generations of
microprocessors offer significant
improvements over their
predecessors.
Comparative analysis of three leading
microprocessors:
AMD Ryzen 9
9950X3D
Intel Core Ultra i9-
285K Apple M4 Max
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
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.
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
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.
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.
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
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
METHODOLOGY
DATA COLLECTED FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES
Manufacturer
Specification: AMD,
Intel, Apple
User Review Websites:
Nanoreview,
TechPower Up, Tom’s
Hardware
Benchmarking
Reports:
CineBench,
GeekBench, PassMark,
PugetBench
Power Consumption
and Thermal
Efficiency
Clock Speed and
Core Architecture
Benchmarking
Performance Tests
Price-to-Performance
Ratio
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION METRICS
CLOCK SPEED AND CORE ARCHICTECTURE
ANALYSIS
Specification Ryzen 9 9950X3D Intel i9-285K Apple M4 Max
Architecture Zen 5 Arrow Lake ARMv9.2a
Clock Speed 4.3 GHz 3.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Cores/Threads 16/32 24/24 16/16
Cache 144MB 76MB 40MB
TDP 170W (250W max) 125W (250W max) 70W
Chip Size 4nm 3nm 3nm
BENCHMARK COMPARISON ANALYSIS
Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Intel i9-285K
Apple M4 Max
2200 2220 2240 2260 2280 2300 2320 2340
R23 Single Core
CineBench (R23
Single Core)
Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Intel i9-285K
Apple M4 Max
20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 45000
R23 Multi-Core
CineBench (R23
Multi-Core)
BENCHMARK COMPARISON ANALYSIS
Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Intel i9-285K
Apple M4 Max
2200 2220 2240 2260 2280 2300 2320 2340
R23 Single Core
GeekBench (Single
Core and Multi-Core)
Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Intel i9-285K
Apple M4 Max
20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 45000
R23 Multi-Core
PassMark (Single
Core and Multi-Core)
Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Intel i9-285K
Apple M4 Max
Multi-Core Single-Core
Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Intel i9-285K
Apple M4 Max
Multi-Core Single-Core
BENCHMARK COMPARISON ANALYSIS
PugetBench
(Photoshop
Performance)
PugetBench
(Premiere Pro
Performance)
CPU Overall General Filter
Ryzen 9
9950X3D
10997 106.7 118.5
Intel i9-
285K
9203 93 91.1
Apple M4
Max
13479 117.2 155.2
CPU Overall Raw GPU Eff
Ryzen 9
9950X3D
10351 112 113.3
Intel i9-
285K
12239 140 124.4
Apple M4
Max
13479 81.4 64.6
POWER CONSUMPTION AND THERMAL
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
POWER CONSUMPTION AND THERMAL
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
PRICE COMPARISON
CPU PRICE TOTAL BUILD
Ryzen 9 9950X3D ₱46,750 ₱208,445
Intel i9-285K ₱37,850 ₱203,685
Apple M4 Max ₱249,990
CONCLUSION
Intel Core
i9-285K
Best Overall
Performance &
Value
AMD Ryzen
9 9950X3D
Best for Multi-
Threaded
Workloads
Apple M4
Max
Best for Power
Efficiency &
Creative Workflows

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EXISTING MICROPROCESSORS USED FOR LAPTOPS AND DESKTOPS

  • 1.
    COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EXISTING MICROPROCESSORSUSED FOR LAPTOPS AND DESKTOPS MARC JOSHUA PRUDENTE, MENG-CPE
  • 2.
    Microprocessors play acrucial role in modern computing, influencing performance, energy efficiency, and computational capabilities across various applications.
  • 3.
    Newer generations of microprocessorsoffer significant improvements over their predecessors.
  • 4.
    Comparative analysis ofthree leading microprocessors: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Intel Core Ultra i9- 285K Apple M4 Max
  • 5.
    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.
  • 6.
    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
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    DATA COLLECTED FROMMULTIPLE SOURCES Manufacturer Specification: AMD, Intel, Apple User Review Websites: Nanoreview, TechPower Up, Tom’s Hardware Benchmarking Reports: CineBench, GeekBench, PassMark, PugetBench
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    Power Consumption and Thermal Efficiency ClockSpeed and Core Architecture Benchmarking Performance Tests Price-to-Performance Ratio PERFORMANCE EVALUATION METRICS
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    CLOCK SPEED ANDCORE ARCHICTECTURE ANALYSIS Specification Ryzen 9 9950X3D Intel i9-285K Apple M4 Max Architecture Zen 5 Arrow Lake ARMv9.2a Clock Speed 4.3 GHz 3.7 GHz 4.5 GHz Cores/Threads 16/32 24/24 16/16 Cache 144MB 76MB 40MB TDP 170W (250W max) 125W (250W max) 70W Chip Size 4nm 3nm 3nm
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    BENCHMARK COMPARISON ANALYSIS Ryzen9 9950X3D Intel i9-285K Apple M4 Max 2200 2220 2240 2260 2280 2300 2320 2340 R23 Single Core CineBench (R23 Single Core) Ryzen 9 9950X3D Intel i9-285K Apple M4 Max 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 45000 R23 Multi-Core CineBench (R23 Multi-Core)
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    BENCHMARK COMPARISON ANALYSIS Ryzen9 9950X3D Intel i9-285K Apple M4 Max 2200 2220 2240 2260 2280 2300 2320 2340 R23 Single Core GeekBench (Single Core and Multi-Core) Ryzen 9 9950X3D Intel i9-285K Apple M4 Max 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 45000 R23 Multi-Core PassMark (Single Core and Multi-Core) Ryzen 9 9950X3D Intel i9-285K Apple M4 Max Multi-Core Single-Core Ryzen 9 9950X3D Intel i9-285K Apple M4 Max Multi-Core Single-Core
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    BENCHMARK COMPARISON ANALYSIS PugetBench (Photoshop Performance) PugetBench (PremierePro Performance) CPU Overall General Filter Ryzen 9 9950X3D 10997 106.7 118.5 Intel i9- 285K 9203 93 91.1 Apple M4 Max 13479 117.2 155.2 CPU Overall Raw GPU Eff Ryzen 9 9950X3D 10351 112 113.3 Intel i9- 285K 12239 140 124.4 Apple M4 Max 13479 81.4 64.6
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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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    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
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    AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Bestfor Multi- Threaded Workloads
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    Apple M4 Max Best forPower Efficiency & Creative Workflows