Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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 AI Max PRO 380

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

109%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

108%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

107%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

95%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

94%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

93%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen Z1 Extreme delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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 Max PRO 380 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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 Max PRO 380

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen Z1 Extreme has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme scores 24,668 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+4%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
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)	Strix Halo (2025)
PassMark	24,668	24,613

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.