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AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 vs Apple M1 Ultra: Comparison
AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 vs Apple M1 Ultra total cores compared
Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is total cores, AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 16 against Apple M1 Ultra 20. They differ on p-core base clock too, 3.8 GHz on the AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 versus 2.064 GHz on the Apple M1 Ultra. There is a split on tdp as well, 65 W on the AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 versus 60 W on the Apple M1 Ultra. They differ on release year too, 2024 on the AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 versus 2022 on the Apple M1 Ultra. They differ on microarchitecture too, Zen 5 on the AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 versus Apple Silicon, First Generation on the Apple M1 Ultra.
Who each one is for
The AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 is the one to take for mainstream desktops and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for competitive gaming rigs and heavy content creation. it is not built for anyone needing a portable chip, this is desktop-only silicon. The same goes for Mac Studio buyers running the most demanding local video, 3D, or scientific computing workloads that can use 20 CPU cores. It is the wrong buy for typical everyday or light creative use, where the cost premium over the M1 Max isn't justified. Our rating of the AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 (7.9/10): the AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 is a well-rounded mainstream desktop chip that covers everyday computing and light gaming without a premium price tag.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 and Apple M1 Ultra differ on total threads?
Yes. Total Threads reads 32 on the AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 versus 20 on the Apple M1 Ultra.
Is the Form Factor the same on the AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 and Apple M1 Ultra?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955
- Desktop
- Apple M1 Ultra
- Desktop
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955
- 2024
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 2022
TDP
- AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955
- 65 W
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 60 W
Microarchitecture
- AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955
- Zen 5 (9000 series)
- Apple M1 Ultra
- Apple Silicon, First Generation
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955
- 16
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 20Best
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955
- 32Best
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 20
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955
- 3.8 GHz
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 2.064 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955
- 4.9 GHz
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 3.2 GHz
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9955 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose M1 Ultra if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9955 is a well-rounded mainstream desktop chip that covers everyday computing and light gaming without a premium price tag.