International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This study presents a comparative analysis of AMD’s Ryzen processors and Apple’s M-series chips, focusing on performance, power efficiency, architecture, and real-world application. Ryzen, based on x86 architecture, has been a leading choice in desktop and high-performance computing, offering strong multi-threaded performance and broad compatibility. Conversely, Apple’s M-series, leveraging ARM architecture, integrates CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine into a unified system-on-a-chip (SoC), emphasizing energy efficiency and seamless ecosystem optimization. Benchmarks across productivity, gaming, and creative tasks are examined, alongside thermal design power (TDP) and battery life in portable devices. The study also explores the implications of each chip’s architecture on future computing trends. Findings indicate that while Ryzen excels in raw processing power and customizability, Apple’s M chips lead in efficiency and integrated performance, particularly in macOS environments. This comparative study aims to guide consumers and developers in choosing the optimal platform for their specific performance and productivity needs.