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  • Avg. price: ~£420
  • PassMark benchmark result: 20084
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.75 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

5.7

Performance

18.0%

6.5

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.7

Platform

1.0%

8.8

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 4.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    5.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    4.2

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.9

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is a high-performance 8-core, 16-thread mobile processor built on the 6nm Zen 3+ architecture, specifically designed for premium business ultraportables like the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13. It features a base clock of 2.7 GHz with a peak boost up to 4.75 GHz, 16 MB of L3 cache, and a default TDP of 28W for a balanced performance-to-efficiency ratio. Key advantages include its powerful integrated Radeon 680M RDNA 2 graphics, support for modern standards like USB4, PCIe Gen 4, and LPDDR5-6400 memory, alongside enterprise-grade AMD PRO security and manageability features. However, its performance is only a marginal iteration over the standard 6850U, with some critics viewing the slight 50 MHz boost as a minor marketing differentiation rather than a significant architectural leap.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

6.3
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a technical score of 6.25 points, which is higher than that of 68.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.3

Price

6.9
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is higher than 69% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FP7
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z uses the FP7 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 48.2% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

8
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.75 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z reaches a boost clock of 4.75 GHz which is higher than that of 70.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

8 x 2.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a base clock of 8x2.7 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

6 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z uses a 6 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 82.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 6 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z is built on the TSMC 6 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 81.1% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

16 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

4 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 55.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

512 KB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

6,400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports memory speeds up to 6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5-6400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 85.6% of processors and equal to 2.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon 680M
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z uses the Radeon 680M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 91.8% of processors and equal to that in 1.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

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Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

AV1 (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

28 W
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a TDP of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 7.2% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

28 W
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a base power of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 6.8% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 15-28 W
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AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z vs the average processor

  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Rembrandt vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Rembrandt vs Kaby Lake).Rembrandt vs Kaby Lake
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
    What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4800 MHz

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.6400 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.16 vs 8
  • 63.7% better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (4,555 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (4,555 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.4,555 vs 2,783
  • 50% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.6 nm vs 12 nm
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
    What it is: The newest PCIe generation the processor can use directly for graphics cards, SSDs, and other high-speed expansion devices.
    When it matters: When you want support for newer GPUs or SSDs, or more bandwidth for high-speed expansion hardware.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 4.0

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).4.0 vs 3.0
  • 10.5% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.4.75 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 90.7% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,084 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,084 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.20,084 vs 10,532.5
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 63.7% better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (4,555 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 10.5% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 90.7% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,084 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 23.7% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,071 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 21.5% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (588 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Rembrandt vs Kaby Lake).
  • 50% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 2.65x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has more transistors than the average processor (13.1 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 680M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 37.8% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a lower base power draw than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 37.8% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 68% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z is more expensive than the average processor (£420 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z is more expensive than the average processor (£420 vs £250).£420 vs £250
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z?

  • Excellent multi-threaded performance, often outperforming competing Intel 12th Gen i7 chips in productivity tasks
  • Strong integrated graphics performance via the Radeon 680M, capable of handling popular games at playable frame rates
  • High power efficiency and low power consumption, contributing to long battery life in thin-and-light laptops
  • Support for modern connectivity standards including USB4 (40Gbps), PCIe Gen 4, and LPDDR5-6400 memory
  • Professional-grade security and manageability features suitable for enterprise environments

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z?

  • Incremental upgrade over the Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U, with some users labeling the 'Z' branding as a marketing gimmick for minor clock speed gains
  • Limited availability, as the chip is exclusive to a specific laptop model (Lenovo ThinkPad Z13)
  • Potential thermal throttling under sustained intensive workloads in ultra-portable chassis
  • Initial reports of limited official driver support directly from AMD's website compared to standard 6000-series chips
  • Single-core performance, while competitive, may still lag slightly behind certain high-power Intel alternatives

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The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is a high-end, 8-core Rembrandt (Zen 3+) mobile processor optimized for business ultraportables, featuring a 28W TDP and 6nm architecture. It boasts strong integrated Radeon 680M graphics based on RDNA 2 and offers modern connectivity support, including USB4 and DDR5 memory. While providing exceptional battery life, the processor's main drawback is that its...Read more

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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z - CPU Benchmarks Would you like to compare these benchmark results against the standard Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U to see the exact perfo...

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is a high-performance 8-core mobile processor based on Zen 3+ architecture and a 6nm process, developed exclusively for the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 laptop series. As a higher-binned version of the 6850U with a 4.75 GHz peak clock, it features the powerful RDNA 2-based Radeon 680M integrated GPU, which outperforms competitors in synthetic benchmarks. While...Read more

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03/11/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 review (gen 1 model, AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z)

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 features a premium all-aluminum or vegan leather design with a high 2.8K OLED screen option, serving as a compact, durable alternative to traditional ThinkPads. Pros include strong AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U performance, quiet operation, and solid battery life. However, cons include a limited, dual USB-C port selection and a finicky haptic touchpad that may...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
01/07/2023
Benchmark Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z vs. Intel Core i5-13500H

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z and Intel Core i5-13500H cater to different needs, with the AMD chip focusing on 6nm efficiency for thin-and-light laptops and the 45W Intel chip targeting higher raw performance. While the i5-13500H delivers superior multi-core processing power, the R7 PRO 6860Z excels in battery efficiency and graphical performance, thanks to its superior integrated...Read more

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22/04/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Review: The professional laptop that dares to be fancy", "Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 Review: The ultraportable betting everything o...

Early benchmarks indicate the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (Zen 3+) significantly outperforms the Intel Core i7-1260P in both single-thread (.04%) and multi-thread (.82%) performance. The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U also shows strong performance, surpassing.75%.20% in multi-thread tests, highlighting competitive efficiency and speed in professional thin-and-light laptops. Key advantages include the...Read more

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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z | LaptopMedia Spain

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is a high-end 6nm Zen 3+ processor designed for thin and light business laptops, offering 8 cores and 16 threads with a 28W TDP. It features top-tier Radeon 680M integrated graphics, delivering strong multi-threaded performance and efficiency that often outpaces competing 12th-gen Intel chips in Cinebench R23, according to benchmarks. While highly efficient...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
25/09/2022
[In-depth comparison] Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320: two heirs to historic brands

The LaptopMedia comparison between the AMD-powered Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 and the Intel-powered Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 highlights two distinct approaches to premium 13-inch ultraportables, both hindered by a lack of diverse ports. The ThinkPad Z13, offering a lighter (1.19 kg) chassis with an optional vegan leather lid, provides superior battery life with a Ryzen 6000U processor,...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
30/10/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 G1 OLED Review - Business laptop with an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 G1 is a premium, AMD-exclusive business ultrabook featuring the Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z processor, RDNA2 Radeon 680M graphics, and a vibrant 2.8K OLED touch display. Its design features a sturdy, eco-friendly chassis, though the keyboard has shallower travel and the haptic ForcePad is less intuitive than mechanical alternatives. Key pros include excellent battery...Read more

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