Ryzen Z1 vs Ryzen 7 5800X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 5800X
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
17.52
+47%
Ryzen Z1
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.92

Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms Ryzen Z1 by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen Z1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking361654
Place by popularity49not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation24.50no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency15.8075.25
Architecture codenameVermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date5 November 2020 (4 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$449no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen Z1 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm4 nm
Die size2 x 80.7 sq. mm; I/O = 125 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen Z1 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM4FP8
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen Z1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen Z1 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen Z1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen Z1.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 7 5800X 17.52
+47%
Ryzen Z1 11.92

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 7 5800X 27829
+47%
Ryzen Z1 18933

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen 7 5800X 2199
Ryzen Z1 2249
+2.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen 7 5800X 10252
+23.5%
Ryzen Z1 8301

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 7 5800X 10724
+39.7%
Ryzen Z1 7674

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.52 11.92
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen 7 5800X has a 47% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen Z1, on the other hand, has a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 600% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5800X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 7 5800X is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen Z1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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