Ryzen Z1 vs Apple M1 Max

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M1 Max
2021
10 cores / 10 threads
13.91
+16.5%
Ryzen Z1
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.94

Apple M1 Max outperforms Ryzen Z1 by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M1 Max and Ryzen Z1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking534652
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesApple M-SeriesPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiencyno data75.33
Architecture codenameno dataPhoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date18 October 2021 (3 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

M1 Max and Ryzen Z1 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1012
Base clock speed2.06 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.22 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache2.9 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache28 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache48 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data137 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors57000 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on M1 Max and Ryzen Z1 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno dataFP8
Power consumption (TDP)no data15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M1 Max and Ryzen Z1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M1 Max and Ryzen Z1 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M1 Max and Ryzen Z1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Apple M1 Max 32-Core GPUAMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M1 Max and Ryzen Z1.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M1 Max 13.91
+16.5%
Ryzen Z1 11.94

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Apple M1 Max 22098
+16.5%
Ryzen Z1 18962

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Apple M1 Max 12697
+65.5%
Ryzen Z1 7674

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.91 11.94
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 10 12
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm

Apple M1 Max has a 16.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 66.7% more physical cores.

Ryzen Z1, on the other hand, has 20% more threads, and a 25% more advanced lithography process.

The M1 Max is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M1 Max and Ryzen Z1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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