Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Ryzen 9 7900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7900X
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 170 Watt
32.51
+105%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.85

Ryzen 9 7900X outperforms Ryzen Z1 Extreme by a whopping 105% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking124429
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency18.10100.00
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7900X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed4.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die size2x 70 (CCD) mm2 + 122 (I/O) mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °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 9 7900X 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)170 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions5 nm (CCD), 6 nm (I/O) nm, 0.650 - 1.475Vno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7900X 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 9 7900X 32.51
+105%
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 9 7900X 51640
+105%
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 9 7900X 2953
+34.8%
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 9 7900X 17921
+85.2%
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 9 7900X 4821
+106%
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 9 7900X 323
+20.5%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 268

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 9 7900X 20668
+101%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 10258

Blender(-)

Ryzen 9 7900X 106
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 214
+101%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 9 7900X 2294
+20.3%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1908

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 9 7900X 8269
+33.4%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 6197

7-Zip

Ryzen 9 7900X 127195
+103%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 62657

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 9 7900X 383
+26%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 304

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen 9 7900X 2370
+39%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1706

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ryzen 9 7900X 305
+16%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 263

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ryzen 9 7900X 166
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 366
+120%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 32.51 15.85
Integrated graphics card 4.43 18.32
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 16
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen 9 7900X has a 105.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme, on the other hand, has 313.5% faster integrated GPU, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 1033.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 Extreme in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 7900X is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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