Ryzen Z1 vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
+230%
Ryzen Z1
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.94

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Ryzen Z1 by a whopping 230% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen Z1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking68651
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation56.78no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency31.0175.28
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$699no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed4.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate64K (per core)no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm4 nm
Die size2x 71 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperature89 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °Cno data
Number of transistors13,140 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 configuration11
SocketAM5FP8
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen Z1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen Z1 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen Z1. 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 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen Z1.

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 7950X3D 39.35
+230%
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.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 62510
+230%
Ryzen Z1 18962

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 7950X3D 2929
+30.1%
Ryzen Z1 2252

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 7950X3D 19681
+137%
Ryzen Z1 8321

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 24343
+217%
Ryzen Z1 7674

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.35 11.94
Integrated graphics card 4.43 8.29
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a 229.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Ryzen Z1, on the other hand, has 87.1% faster integrated GPU, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 700% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 is a notebook one.


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