Ryzen Z2 Extreme vs Ryzen 7 5700G
Ryzen Z2 Extreme
Ryzen 7 5700G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Z2 Extreme | Ryzen 7 5700G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Z2 Extreme | Ryzen 7 5700G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
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 Z2 Extreme and Ryzen 7 5700G
Ryzen Z2 Extreme
The Ryzen Z2 Extreme is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,177 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 5700G
The Ryzen 7 5700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,360 points. Launch price was $359.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Z2 Extreme and Ryzen 7 5700G share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen Z2 Extreme versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700G — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z2 Extreme (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen Z2 Extreme uses the Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700G uses Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z2 Extreme scores 24,177 against the Ryzen 7 5700G's 24,360 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700G. Both processors carry 16 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen Z2 Extreme | Ryzen 7 5700G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+9% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+90% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1500% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) | Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 24,177 | 24,360 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Z2 Extreme uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Z2 Extreme | Ryzen 7 5700G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Z2 Extreme) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700G). The Ryzen 7 5700G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Ryzen Z2 Extreme requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700G targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700G rivals Core i7-11700.
| Feature | Ryzen Z2 Extreme | Ryzen 7 5700G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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