Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs M3 Pro 11-Core
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
M3 Pro 11-Core
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 Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Performance Per Dollar M3 Pro 11-Core
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen Z1 Extreme and M3 Pro 11-Core
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the M3 Pro 11-Core offers 11 cores / 11 threads — the M3 Pro 11-Core has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme versus 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 11-Core — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.748 GHz). The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is built on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme scores 24,668 against the M3 Pro 11-Core's 24,861 — a 0.8% lead for the M3 Pro 11-Core.
| Feature | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 11 / 11+38% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+26% | 4.06 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+20% | 2.748 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm-25% |
| Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) | — |
| PassMark | 24,668 | 24,861 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M3 Pro 11-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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