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AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£860PassMark benchmark result:23296N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:5.0 GHzCPU socket:FP8TDP (Thermal design power):28 W

AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

90%

8.0

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 88% of processors
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

60%

8.1

Performance

18%

7.7

Cache & Architecture

10%

8.3

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

8.4

Integrated Graphics

â–²Better than 88% of processors
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £860

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Performance

18%

7.7

Cache & Architecture

10%

8.3

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

8.4

Integrated Graphics

8.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

6.0

Price

7.4
Brand name
AMD
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
This processor 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.
handheld
CPU socket
FP8
CPU socket
FP8
â–² Better than 52% of models
This processor uses the FP8 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 52% of processors and equal to that of 1.9% of processors.
Chipset
N/A
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor 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
8
N. of physical cores
8
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
16
CPU threads
16
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71% of processors and equal to 14% of processors.
Threads per core
2
Threads per core
2
â–² Better than 30% of models
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
5 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
5 GHz
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 5 GHz which is higher than that of 80.3% of processors and equal to that of 5.7% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 2.0 GHz
CPU base clock speed
8x 2.0 GHz
â–² Better than 58% of models
This processor has a base clock of 8x2.0 GHz which is higher than that of 57.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
4 nm
Semiconductor size
4 nm
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 88.5% of processors and equal to that of 7.4% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 4 nm
Foundry
TSMC 4 nm
â–² Better than 87% of models
This processor is built on the TSMC 4 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 87% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% of processors.
L3 cache
16 MB
L3 cache
16 MB
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor 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
8 MB
L2 cache
8 MB
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 73.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% of processors.
L1 cache
640 KB
L1 cache
640 KB
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 640 KB which is larger than that of 74.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR5/LPDDR5X
DDR memory version
DDR5/LPDDR5X
★ Better than 92% of models
This processor supports DDR DDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 92.2% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
8,000 MHz
Maximum memory speed
8,000 MHz
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 8,000 MHz, which is higher than that of 97.1% of processors and equal to 1.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5X-8000 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5X-8000 MHz
★ Better than 97% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-8000 MHz, which is higher than that of 97.2% of processors and equal to 1.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 89.5% of processors and equal to 8.2% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
?
Integrated GPU execution units
16
Integrated GPU execution units
16
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 16 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 56.4% of processors and equal to 6.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
800 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
800 MHz
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 800 MHz which is higher than that of 86.7% of processors and equal to that of 6.4% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode)
★ Better than 91% of models
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 90.7% of processors and equal to 3.4% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
28 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
28 W
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.5% of processors and equal to that of 7% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
28 W
Base power (PL1)
28 W
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 7.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 15-35 W
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AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.52x higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    12,182
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,182 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    12,182 vs 4,829
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Strix Point
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Strix Point vs Kaby Lake).
    Strix Point vs Kaby Lake
  • 63.1% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    4,077
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,077 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    4,077 vs 2,500
  • 86.8% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,748
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,748 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,748 vs 1,471
  • 2.2x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    23,296
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (23,296 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    23,296 vs 10,572.5
  • 54.8% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    757
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <282 – >775
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (757 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    757 vs 489
  • 8 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    16
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 16.3% higher boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    5.0 GHz
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    5.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, CLMUL, VAES, VPCLMULQDQ
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, CLMUL, VAES, VPCLMULQDQ vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, CLMUL, VAES, VPCLMULQDQ vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 5 years newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2025 vs 2020).
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2020
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES, SHA, RSA/PKA
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This processor includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • Supports HMP
    Uses HMP
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor supports HMP, the average processor does not. 22.7% of processors support HMP.
  • 2.52x higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    12,182
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,182 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    12,182 vs 4,829
  • 63.1% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    4,077
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,077 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    4,077 vs 2,500
  • 86.8% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,748
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,748 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,748 vs 1,471
  • 2.2x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    23,296
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (23,296 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    23,296 vs 10,572.5
  • 54.8% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    757
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <282 – >775
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (757 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    757 vs 489
  • 8 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    16
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 16.3% higher boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    5.0 GHz
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    5.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    8
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    8 x 2.0 GHz
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x2 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    8x2.0 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Strix Point
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Strix Point vs Kaby Lake).
    Strix Point vs Kaby Lake
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    4 nm vs 12 nm
  • 3.2x larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    8 MB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (8 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    8 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not. 20.5% of processors use a big.LITTLE design.
    Zen 5 + Zen 5c cores
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    TSMC 4 nm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2x more L2 per core
    L2 per core
    1 MB/core
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.25 MB/core – >2 MB/core
    This processor 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.
    1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 66.7% larger L1 cache
    L1 cache
    640 KB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (640 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    640 KB vs 384 KB
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    L3 cache
    16 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    16 MB vs 8 MB
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    2 MB/core
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 2.73x higher memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    8,000 MHz
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8000 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    8,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • 4x more memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    256 GB
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor 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
  • 2.79x higher memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    128 GB/s
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <25 GB/s – >100 GB/s
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (128 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    128 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR5/LPDDR5X
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
    DDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
  • Newer PCIe version
    PCIe version
    4.0
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
    4.0 vs 3.0
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Memory overclocking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    LPDDR5X-8000 MHz
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5X-8000 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    LPDDR5X-8000 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 2.29x higher GPU clock speed
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    800 MHz
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor 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.
    800 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • 1 more supported displays
    Maximum supported displays
    4
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 37.8% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    28 W
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor 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.
    28 W vs 45 W
  • 37.8% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    28 W
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    28 W vs 45 W
  • 31.6% larger die size
    Die size
    233 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (233 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    233 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 3.44x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme is more expensive than the average processor (£860 vs £250).
    £860 vs £250
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    Clock multiplier
    20
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <16 – >38
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    20 vs 28
  • 3.44x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme is more expensive than the average processor (£860 vs £250).
    £860 vs £250
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    Clock multiplier
    20
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <16 – >38
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    20 vs 28
  • 31.6% larger die size
    Die size
    233 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (233 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    233 mm² vs 177 mm²

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What we like about AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme

  • Significant efficiency gains at low TDP (under 15W), making it ideal for indie titles and handheld battery preservation
  • Improved integrated graphics (Radeon 890M) with 16 RDNA 3.5 Compute Units, offering roughly a 30% raw power boost over the Z1 Extreme
  • Generational leap in single-core CPU performance at lower wattages, enhancing system snappiness and performance in older games
  • Dedicated NPU (XDNA 2 architecture) for AI-based enhancements and better power management
  • Capable of running demanding modern titles like 'Doom: The Dark Ages' at stable frame rates (70 FPS) with FSR enabled

What we don't like about AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme

  • Performance improvements at high TDP (25W+) are often described as underwhelming or 'minor' compared to the previous generation
  • Early driver support and optimization issues can lead to inconsistent performance in some games
  • Questionable value proposition for existing Z1 Extreme owners due to incremental gains in high-resolution/high-power scenarios
  • Memory bandwidth bottlenecks in early testing have limited the chip's full potential
  • Devices utilizing this chip are generally more expensive, starting at a higher price point than their predecessors

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme is a high-performance handheld processor featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, utilizing a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture (3x Zen 5, 5x Zen 5c) with a max boost clock of 5.0 GHz. Built on a 4nm process, it integrates a powerful Radeon 890M iGPU with 16 RDNA 3.5 compute units and includes 24MB of total cache with a configurable TDP of 15–35W. Its main advantages include significant gains in power efficiency at lower wattages compared to the Z1 Extreme, support for ultra-fast LPDDR5x-8000 memory, and a 33% increase in GPU core count for superior 1080p gaming. However, potential drawbacks include a higher entry price for devices, the omission of a dedicated Ryzen AI NPU in the standard version, and performance that remains heavily dependent on OEM-specific thermal and power limits.

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