Ryzen Z1 Beats Apple M1 in Cinebench R23 Benchmarks

The Zen 4-powered processors do wonders for portable gaming devices like the ROG Ally, the main competitor to the Steam Deck. AMD’s Ryzen Z1 series isn’t far from being one of the greatest CPUs. The Z1 series can compete with some desktop CPUs even though they only need 30W of power, provided that the latter is a few generations old.

AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU offers the best performance for these devices. The Ryzen Z1 Extreme, which uses the most recent Zen 4 processors, boasts eight cores, 16 threads, and reasonable clock rates. The basic clock speed of the octa-core processor is 3.3 GHz, while the boost clock may reach 5.1 GHz. But Z1 Extreme’s RDNA 3-based integrated graphics are mostly to blame for the chip’s superior graphics performance. At 2.7 GHz, it has 12 RDNA 3 processing units.

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperformed the Core i5-10600K in single- and multi-core performance by 32% and 17%, respectively. The Z1 Extreme is a 30W CPU that is purportedly running at 15W, but the Core i5-10600K is a 125W processor. On the one hand, this is an incredible effort. That TDP delta is rather large. On the other side, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme does lose some points because the Core i5-10600K is a three-year-old processor.

It seems sense that a more recent model, such the Core i5-13600K, cannot compete with the Z1 Extreme. The margins were pitifully bad. 20% better single-core performance and 113% faster multi-core performance were recorded by the Core i5-13600K.

All-New AMD Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processors

The Ryzen Z1 Series processors, which have up to 8 cores and 16 threads, provide stunning graphics and, with the “Zen 4” architecture’s efficiency, an amazing battery life for a genuinely portable, high-performance gaming experience. AMD RDNA 3 architecture-based graphics integrated into will make graphically demanding games easier to play. With AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, customers may enhance their gaming experience with AMD Link, Radeon Image Sharpening, Chill, and Super Resolution. These improvements boost performance and battery life with greater frame rates and responsiveness.

All AMD Z1 Series processors support the latest LPDDR5 and LPDDR5X memory standards, which provide quick performance and low latency for more responsive gaming, as well as USB4 for quick and simple connecting for the newest external storage and display devices.

Designed for New Form Factors of Computing

Devices with Z1 Series processors can run the whole range of Windows 11 apps and games since they are compatible with both Windows 11 and other operating systems. Through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (available for additional purchase), gamers will have easy access to their game collections and hundreds of PC titles. Users of Ryzen Z1 Series devices, which are built on an x86 architecture and prepared for Windows 11, will also have native access to well-known productivity and social applications. Additionally, Z1 computers include intelligent power management technology, which enables them to run these apps and play games with excellent battery life.

At Xbox, AMD put the player at the centre by giving them choice on the experience and device that best fit their gaming needs.” “AMD is to see AMD investing in new processors to expand this device category, and with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, it is bringing hundreds of games to new devices, including portable gaming devices.

Ryzen Z1 Series Devices Available Soon

The Asus ROG Ally will be the first to offer AMD Ryzen Z1 CPUs. On May 11, Asus will provide further details on the ROG Ally’s availability and cost.

Product management director of Asus’ Gaming Business Unit, “having a great gaming experience doesn’t mean you have to be tied to a chair or a charger.” “AMD is working with AMD to deliver the power, visuals, and efficiency needed to enable a superior portable gaming experience with the new Ryzen Z1 Series processors, whether you’re travelling, commuting for work, or just want to game untethered.”