Ryzen 9 9900X vs Ryzen Z1

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Z1
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.94
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.52
+189%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Ryzen Z1 by a whopping 189% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking651109
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.82
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)no data
Power efficiency75.2827.21
Architecture codenamePhoenix (Zen4) (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release dateMay 2023 (1 year ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen 9 9900X 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm4 nm
Die size137 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen 9 9900X 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 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen 9 9900X. 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 and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen 9 9900X. 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 740MAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen 9 9900X.

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 11.94
Ryzen 9 9900X 34.52
+189%

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 18962
Ryzen 9 9900X 54828
+189%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen Z1 7674
Ryzen 9 9900X 21384
+179%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.94 34.52
Integrated graphics card 8.29 1.98
Physical cores 6 12
Threads 12 24
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen Z1 has 318.7% faster integrated GPU, and 700% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has a 189.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Z1 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen 9 9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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