Ryzen Z1 Extreme
VS
Ryzen 7 7840U

Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Ryzen 7 7840U

AMD

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 7840U

8 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Z1 Extreme

#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
106%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
106%
#138
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
96%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840U

#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
108%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
103%
#70
Ryzen 7 7840U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
99%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
95%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.
InsightRyzen Z1 ExtremeRyzen 7 7840U
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen Z1 ExtremeRyzen 7 7840U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Ryzen 7 7840U

AMD

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 7840U

The Ryzen 7 7840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-U (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): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 24,547 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen 7 7840U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7840U uses Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme scores 24,668 against the Ryzen 7 7840U's 24,547 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureRyzen Z1 ExtremeRyzen 7 7840U
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
5.1 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz
3.3 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1 MB (per core)
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Architecture
Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark
24,668
24,547
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP8 socket with PCIe 4.0.

FeatureRyzen Z1 ExtremeRyzen 7 7840U
Socket
FP8
FP8
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0