Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Ryzen 5 7600X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 7600X
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
17.93
+13.1%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.85

Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms Ryzen Z1 Extreme by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking345429
Place by popularity68not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency16.16100.00
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed4.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache384 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm4 nm
Die size71+122 mm178 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)61 °Cno data
Number of transistorsCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 configuration11
SocketAM5FP8
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions5 nm, 0.650 - 1.475Vno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)AMD Radeon 780M ( - 2700 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes2420

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.

Ryzen 5 7600X 17.93
+13.1%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 15.85

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.

Ryzen 5 7600X 28475
+13.1%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25182

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen 5 7600X 2890
+32%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2190

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen 5 7600X 12939
+33.7%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 9676

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen 5 7600X 2517
+7.7%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2336

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ryzen 5 7600X 314
+17.2%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 268

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 5 7600X 12003
+17%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 10258

Blender(-)

Ryzen 5 7600X 205
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 214
+4.1%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 5 7600X 2217
+16.2%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1908

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 5 7600X 8058
+30%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 6197

7-Zip

Ryzen 5 7600X 69291
+10.6%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 62657

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 5 7600X 371
+21.9%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 304

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen 5 7600X 2193
+28.6%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1706

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ryzen 5 7600X 298
+13.5%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 263

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ryzen 5 7600X 328
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 366
+11.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.93 15.85
Integrated graphics card 4.43 18.32
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen 5 7600X has a 13.1% higher aggregate performance score.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme, on the other hand, has 313.5% faster integrated GPU, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 600% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 7600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 Extreme in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 7600X is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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