Ryzen Z2 Extreme vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

78%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

107%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

106%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

105%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

105%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

104%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

104%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

103%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

103%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

103%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

102%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

101%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

101%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

101%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

101%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

100%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

100%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

99%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

99%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

97%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

97%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

97%

#96

Core Ultra 5 235T

MSRP: $247|Avg: $247

96%

#97

Ryzen 9 5950X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $350

96%

#98

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $389

96%

#99

Core i5-14400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $199

96%

#100

Core i5-14400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $197

96%

#101

Core i5-13400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $185

96%

#102

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $486

95%

#103

Core i5-11600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $140

95%

#104

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen Z2 Extreme leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen Z2 Extreme	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen Z2 Extreme	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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 Z2 Extreme Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Z2 Extreme and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

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 PRO 5755G

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,216 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Z2 Extreme and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G 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 PRO 5755G — 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 PRO 5755G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z2 Extreme scores 24,177 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 24,216 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G. Both processors carry 16 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen Z2 Extreme	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
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%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-43%	7 nm
Architecture	Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	24,177	24,216

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Z2 Extreme uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.