Ryzen 7 9700X vs Ryzen Z1 Extreme

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.85
Ryzen 7 9700X
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
23.33
+47.2%

Ryzen 7 9700X outperforms Ryzen Z1 Extreme by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen 7 9700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking429222
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data53.31
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)no data
Power efficiency100.0033.97
Architecture codenamePhoenix (Zen 4) (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release dateMay 2023 (1 year ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen 7 9700X 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm4 nm
Die size178 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors25,000 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen 7 9700X 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
SocketFP8AM5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen 7 9700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen 7 9700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen 7 9700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen 7 9700X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

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 Z1 Extreme 15.85
Ryzen 7 9700X 23.33
+47.2%

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 Z1 Extreme 25182
Ryzen 7 9700X 37065
+47.2%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2336
Ryzen 7 9700X 3178
+36%

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 Z1 Extreme 268
Ryzen 7 9700X 346
+29.1%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 10258
Ryzen 7 9700X 14613
+42.5%

Blender(-)

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 214
+38.6%
Ryzen 7 9700X 154

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1908
Ryzen 7 9700X 2507
+31.4%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 6197
Ryzen 7 9700X 7894
+27.4%

7-Zip

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 62657
Ryzen 7 9700X 82553
+31.8%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 304
Ryzen 7 9700X 398
+30.9%

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1706
Ryzen 7 9700X 2174
+27.5%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 263
Ryzen 7 9700X 346
+31.8%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 366
+50%
Ryzen 7 9700X 244

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 11359
Ryzen 7 9700X 16817
+48.1%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2534
Ryzen 7 9700X 3373
+33.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.85 23.33
Integrated graphics card 18.32 1.98
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Z1 Extreme has 825.3% faster integrated GPU, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9700X, on the other hand, has a 47.2% higher aggregate performance score.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 Extreme in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen 7 9700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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