M3 Pro 11-Core vs Ryzen Z1 Extreme
M3 Pro 11-Core
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar M3 Pro 11-Core
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M3 Pro 11-Core | Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M3 Pro 11-Core | Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of M3 Pro 11-Core and Ryzen Z1 Extreme
M3 Pro 11-Core
The M3 Pro 11-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 11 cores and 11 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,861 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,668 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The M3 Pro 11-Core packs 11 cores / 11 threads, while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M3 Pro 11-Core has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 11-Core versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme (base: 2.748 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is built on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Pro 11-Core scores 24,861 against the Ryzen Z1 Extreme's 24,668 — a 0.8% lead for the M3 Pro 11-Core.
| Feature | M3 Pro 11-Core | Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 11 / 11+38% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.06 GHz | 5.1 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2.748 GHz | 3.3 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-25% | 4 nm |
| Architecture | — | Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 24,861 | 24,668 |
Memory & Platform
The M3 Pro 11-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M3 Pro 11-Core | Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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