Ryzen Z1 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
Ryzen Z1
Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Z1 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Z1 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
Ryzen Z1
The Ryzen Z1 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,406 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 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: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,315 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen Z1 uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z1 scores 18,406 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U's 18,315 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen Z1. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen Z1 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 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 (Zen4) (2023) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,406 | 18,315 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Z1 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U uses FP7 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Z1 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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