Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Ryzen AI 7 350

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.

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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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen Z1 Extreme leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen AI 7 350 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	Ryzen AI 7 350
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 (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	Ryzen AI 7 350
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.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 7 350 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen AI 7 350

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.

Ryzen AI 7 350

The Ryzen AI 7 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,897 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen AI 7 350 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 350 — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen AI 7 350 uses Krackan Point (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme scores 24,668 against the Ryzen AI 7 350's 24,897 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen AI 7 350. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 350.

Feature	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	Ryzen AI 7 350
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+2%	5 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+65%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+100%	8 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)	Krackan Point (2025)
PassMark	24,668	24,897