AMD Ryzen Z1 Review | 78 Data compared

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen Z1

Overall score

7.9

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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.

Platform

What it is: An overview of the processor platform and compatibility scope, covering socket and chipset support, instruction sets, virtualization and security capabilities, release context, and core architectural standards that determine system fit and feature support.

When it matters: When you need a processor that fits the right motherboard ecosystem, supports the required instruction and security features, and stays compatible with your intended platform or deployment scenario.

Score components:

20.0%

CPU architecture

18.0%

9.1

Instruction sets

12.0%

Virtualization support

10.0%

8.3

CPU socket

10.0%

8.1

Chipset

9.0%

9.2

Release date

8.0%

8.4

Security extensions

7.0%

5.8

Cryptographic acceleration

2.0%

Supports 64-bit

2.0%

NX Bit

1.0%

8.0

TPM type

1.0%

Bits executed at a time

9.0

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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: LOW

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: LOW

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: LOW

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: LOW

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: LOW

Performance

What it is: An evaluation of the processor’s computational performance, including core and thread resources, clock behavior, turbo and multiplier features, bus throughput, and benchmark results that reflect single-core, multi-core, and overclocked workloads.

When it matters: When raw speed, multitasking ability, and benchmark-level throughput will directly affect how well your system handles gaming, content creation, compiling, simulation, or other demanding workloads.

Score components:

15.0%

6.8

PassMark benchmark result

15.0%

6.8

Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

12.0%

4.6

N. of physical cores

10.0%

9.6

PassMark single-core benchmark score

10.0%

8.7

Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

10.0%

Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score

7.0%

9.6

CPU boost clock speed

5.0%

6.6

CPU threads

4.0%

Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score

3.0%

6.9

CPU base clock speed

3.0%

Blender (bmw27) benchmark result

3.0%

Blender (classroom) benchmark result

2.0%

4.0

Unlocked multiplier

1.0%

Multithreading

7.7

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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+

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+

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: LOW

Good value: 2

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

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

Cache & Architecture

What it is: A review of the processor’s internal silicon design, focusing on manufacturing node, transistor density, cache hierarchy, hybrid-core layout, die characteristics, foundry process, and microarchitectural details that influence efficiency and latency behavior.

When it matters: When you are comparing newer CPU designs where cache layout, process node, and microarchitecture can change latency, efficiency, and real-world responsiveness even between processors with similar headline specs.

Score components:

33.0%

8.7

Microarchitecture codename

12.0%

7.0

L3 cache

12.0%

5.3

L2 cache

10.0%

Semiconductor size

8.0%

10.0

L3 per core

8.0%

7.8

L2 per core

4.0%

3.9

L1 cache

4.0%

big.LITTLE Architecture

4.0%

8.9

Die size

3.0%

8.9

Foundry

2.0%

N. of transistors

8.1

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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: MEDIUM

Good value: <10 nm

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: LOW

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

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

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: LOW

Good value: >=512 KB

Memory & PCIe

What it is: An examination of the processor’s platform I/O and memory subsystem, including supported DDR generation, channel layout, maximum capacity and bandwidth, ECC and memory overclocking support, PCIe version and lane count, and lane-splitting flexibility for storage or expansion devices.

When it matters: When system expandability, memory bandwidth, ECC support, storage speed, and GPU or add-in card connectivity are important for your build quality, upgrade path, or workstation stability.

Score components:

16.0%

7.6

PCIe version

15.0%

7.8

PCIe lane count

12.0%

7.9

DDR memory version

10.0%

Maximum memory speed

10.0%

Maximum memory bandwidth

9.0%

Maximum memory capacity

8.0%

Memory channels

7.0%

Memory overclocking

4.0%

8.8

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

4.0%

4.0

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

3.0%

4.0

ECC memory support

1.0%

Max memory per DIMM

1.0%

PCIe bifurcation modes

8.4

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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: LOW

Good value: DDR5

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: LOW

Good value: >=4800 MHz

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: LOW

Good value: >=5600 MHz

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: LOW

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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: LOW

Good value: >=128 GB

Integrated Graphics

What it is: An assessment of the processor’s built-in graphics capabilities, covering the presence and class of the integrated GPU, execution resources, graphics frequency, hardware media acceleration, and display support limits for monitor count and output resolution.

When it matters: When you want to run a system without a separate graphics card, need basic display output and media acceleration, or care about how many monitors and resolutions the processor can drive on its own.

Score components:

30.0%

Integrated graphics

24.0%

9.0

Integrated GPU model

14.0%

8.6

Integrated media encoders/decoders

12.0%

1.2

Integrated GPU execution units

8.0%

Integrated GPU base frequency

7.0%

Maximum supported displays

5.0%

6.8

Maximum display resolution

8.3

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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: LOW

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: LOW

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: LOW

Good value: >=24

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: LOW

Good value: >=350 MHz

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

Power & Thermal

What it is: A measurement of the processor’s power demands and thermal operating profile, considering rated TDP, sustained and boost power limits, configurable power behavior, cooling bundle, junction temperature ceiling, efficiency metrics, and thermal headroom under load.

When it matters: When cooling requirements, power draw, sustained boost behavior, and heat output will influence your case choice, PSU sizing, noise levels, electricity use, or long-session reliability.

Score components:

20.0%

Base power (PL1)

18.0%

Boost power (PL2)

16.0%

4.0

Cooler included

14.0%

Configurable TDP

9.0%

7.0

Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)

9.0%

CPU temperature

7.0%

TDP (Thermal design power)

7.0%

Tau (power duration limit)

8.2

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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: LOW

Good value: <30 W

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: LOW

Good value: <30 W

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: LOW

Good value: <50 W

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: LOW

Good value: <=28 s

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

AMD Ryzen Z1 vs the average processor

Why is AMD Ryzen Z1 better than the average processor?

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More advanced microarchitecture
AMD Ryzen Z1 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Phoenix 2 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: HIGH
AMD Ryzen Z1 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Phoenix 2 vs Kaby Lake).Phoenix 2 vs Kaby Lake
45.9% better single-core performance
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,648 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >3200
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,648 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.3,648 vs 2,500
3.42x higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (1,672 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >600
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (1,672 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.1,672 vs 489
51.5% higher single-core score
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,229 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >2000
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,229 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,229 vs 1,471
74.6% higher PassMark score
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (18,461 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 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 Z1 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (18,461 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.18,461 vs 10,572.5
69.9% higher multi-core score
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,204 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >8500
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,204 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.8,204 vs 4,829
14% higher boost clock
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 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 Z1 has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
4x more memory capacity
AMD Ryzen Z1 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
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: LOW
Good value: >=128 GB
AMD Ryzen Z1 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.256 GB vs 64 GB
Advanced security extensions
AMD Ryzen Z1 provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Memory Guard, Shadow Stack, GMET, SME, SEV, Pluton vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
Broader instruction support
AMD Ryzen Z1 supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
3 newer release date
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
45.9% better single-core performance
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,648 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
3.42x higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (1,672 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
51.5% higher single-core score
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,229 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
74.6% higher PassMark score
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (18,461 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
69.9% higher multi-core score
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,204 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
14% higher boost clock
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
4 more CPU threads
AMD Ryzen Z1 has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
higher base clock
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher base clock than the average processor (6x 3.2 GHz vs 4x 3.3 GHz).
More advanced microarchitecture
AMD Ryzen Z1 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Phoenix 2 vs Kaby Lake).
66.7% smaller process node
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
55.2% more L3 per core
AMD Ryzen Z1 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
Uses big.LITTLE design
AMD Ryzen Z1 uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not. 20.5% of processors use a big.LITTLE design.
More advanced foundry
AMD Ryzen Z1 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
2x larger L3 cache
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
2x more L2 per core
AMD Ryzen Z1 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
2.4x larger L2 cache
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
22.6% smaller die size
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a lower die size than the average processor (137 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
2.56x higher memory speed
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
4x more memory capacity
AMD Ryzen Z1 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
95.6% higher memory bandwidth
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
Newer PCIe version
AMD Ryzen Z1 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
Supports memory overclocking
AMD Ryzen Z1 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
4 more PCIe lanes
AMD Ryzen Z1 has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
Newer DDR support
AMD Ryzen Z1 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
higher JEDEC memory speed
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5600 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
Better integrated GPU
AMD Ryzen Z1 uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 740M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
2.29x higher GPU clock speed
AMD Ryzen Z1 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (800 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
1 more supported displays
AMD Ryzen Z1 has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
5 °C lower CPU temperature
AMD Ryzen Z1 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.

Why is AMD Ryzen Z1 worse than the average processor?

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Older TPM support
AMD Ryzen Z1 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
83.3% fewer GPU execution units
AMD Ryzen Z1 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (4 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
2.12x more expensive
AMD Ryzen Z1 is more expensive than the average processor (£530 vs £250).
AMD Ryzen Z1 is more expensive than the average processor (£530 vs £250).£530 vs £250
83.3% fewer GPU execution units
AMD Ryzen Z1 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (4 vs 24). The average processor has 24 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: LOW
Good value: >=24
AMD Ryzen Z1 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (4 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.4 vs 24
Older TPM support
AMD Ryzen Z1 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 Z1 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0

Third-party reviews

rog.asus.com

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The ASUS ROG Ally Z1 and Z1 Extreme share an identical chassis, 120Hz display, and cooling, but differ in processing power. The Z1 Extreme (8 cores/16 threads/12 RDNA 3 CUs) acts as a AAA gaming handheld, whereas the base Z1 (6 cores/12 threads/4 CUs) is positioned for indie and lighter titles. Key pros for both include a vibrant screen and Windows 11 compatibility. The Z1 Extreme...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

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The Asus ROG Ally (Z1), reviewed by Les Numériques, is a less powerful, 1080p 120Hz handheld designed for gaming at a lower price point than the Z1 Extreme model, retaining a similar chassis and quality 7-inch screen. While it offers high-quality ergonomics and a comfortable 608g design, the standard Z1 processor's reduced RDNA 3 graphics (4 Compute Units) struggles with demanding...Read more

notebookcheck.it

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Notebookcheck.it offers a comprehensive, frequently updated database that ranks hundreds of laptop processors, serving as a central hub for comparing CPU performance across various manufacturers using both internal and external data. Pros include extreme granularity, allowing users to filter by architecture, TDP, and specific benchmarks like Cinebench or Geekbench, along with the...Read more

laptopmedia.com

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The AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme delivers roughly 44% higher frame rates than the standard Z1, largely due to featuring 12 graphics compute units compared to just four in the base model. While both chips are 4nm and support upscaling, the Extreme variant excels in demanding AAA games by offering 8 cores and 16 threads, making it significantly more future-proof. A major advantage for the Z1...Read more

rog.asus.com

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The ASUS ROG Ally Z1 and Z1 Extreme share identical displays, ergonomics, and software, but differ significantly in processing power and gaming performance. The Extreme variant offers an 8-core CPU and 12 RDNA 3 compute units for high-end gaming, while the standard Z1 features 6 cores and 4 compute units, aimed at a lower price point. Benchmarks show the Z1 Extreme delivers 40-50%...Read more

gamersnexus.net

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GamersNexus characterizes the ASUS ROG Ally Z1 (non-Extreme) as a "weird" product that struggles to justify its existence compared to the Z1 Extreme, offering significantly reduced performance due to having only 4 GPU compute units compared to 12 in the higher-end model. While it maintains the same chassis and screen, the Z1 suffers a 50% or higher performance deficit in AAA titles...Read more

chipsandcheese.com

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According to Chips and Cheese, the ASUS ROG Ally's AMD Ryzen Z1 acts as a "mild hybrid" combining two performance Zen 4 cores with four efficiency-focused Zen 4c cores, which offers architectural consistency without scheduling issues. While this configuration provides excellent CPU bandwidth and a faster 123.9 ns memory latency compared to the Steam Deck, the Zen 4c cores are...Read more

laptopmedia.com

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LaptopMedia's analysis shows the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme delivers a 44% performance gain over the standard Z1, largely due to featuring 8 cores and 16 threads (similar to a Ryzen 7 7840U) compared to the base Z1's 6-core/12-thread design. A major pro for the Extreme variant is its triple graphics core count, providing necessary power for smooth AAA gaming, while both chips are built on...Read more

frandroid.com

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The Frandroid review of the Asus ROG Ally (Z1) presents it as a lighter, more affordable alternative to high-end handhelds, featuring a superior 1080p 120Hz display. While praised for its, ergonomic design and versatile Windows 11 integration with platforms like Xbox Game Pass, the device suffers from significant performance limitations with the base Z1 chip, struggling to maintain...Read more