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AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE vs Apple M3 Ultra: Comparison
What is the difference between AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE and Apple M3 Ultra?
The gap that matters here is l2 cache: AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE 8 MB against Apple M3 Ultra 72 MB, which puts Apple M3 Ultra 89% ahead. There is a split on p-core boost clock as well, 5.1 GHz on the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE versus 4.05 GHz on the Apple M3 Ultra. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 3.6 GHz on the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE versus 2.75 GHz on the Apple M3 Ultra. They differ on tdp too, 35 W on the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE versus 80 W on the Apple M3 Ultra. They differ on socket too, AM5 on the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE versus Soldered on the Apple M3 Ultra.
Who each one is for
Buy the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE for IT-managed compact business PC fleets needing strong graphics and organizations needing AMD PRO security/manageability features, though it is not the pick for enthusiast DIY gaming builds and buyers who don't need PRO manageability features. it is the wrong buy for anyone needing a portable chip, this is desktop-only silicon. It also earns its place with Mac Studio buyers running the most demanding local AI, video, or 3D workloads that can use 32 CPU cores. It is the wrong buy for typical everyday or light creative use, where the cost premium isn't justified. Our rating of the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE (7.8/10): AMD's top low-power PRO APU chip for business fleets.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE and Apple M3 Ultra differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 8 on the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE versus 32 on the Apple M3 Ultra.
Is the Integrated Graphics the same on the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE and Apple M3 Ultra?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- AMD
- Apple M3 Ultra
- Apple
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- Desktop
- Apple M3 Ultra
- Desktop
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 2024
- Apple M3 Ultra
- 2025
TDP
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 35 W
- Apple M3 Ultra
- 80 W
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- Desktop
- Apple M3 Ultra
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- Zen 4 PRO APU (Phoenix)
- Apple M3 Ultra
- Apple Silicon, Third Generation
Socket
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- AM5
- Apple M3 Ultra
- Soldered
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 4 nm
- Apple M3 Ultra
- 3 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 8
- Apple M3 Ultra
- 32Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 8
- Apple M3 Ultra
- 24Best
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 0
- Apple M3 Ultra
- 8Best
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 16
- Apple M3 Ultra
- 32Best
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- Yes
- Apple M3 Ultra
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 3.6 GHz
- Apple M3 Ultra
- 2.75 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 5.1 GHz
- Apple M3 Ultra
- 4.05 GHz
L2 Cache
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 8 MB-89%
- Apple M3 Ultra
- 72 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 35 W
- Apple M3 Ultra
- 80 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- DDR5
- Apple M3 Ultra
- On-Package LPDDR5X
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- Yes
- Apple M3 Ultra
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 8700GE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose M3 Ultra if you want the higher L2 cache (72 MB vs 8 MB).
Verdict
AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
AMD's top low-power PRO APU chip for business fleets.