Ryzen Z1 vs Ryzen 9 5900HX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5900HX
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
14.16
+18.8%
Ryzen Z1
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.92

Ryzen 9 5900HX outperforms Ryzen Z1 by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5900HX and Ryzen Z1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking515654
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000)Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency29.8075.25
Architecture codenameCezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 5900HX 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 speed3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.9 GHz
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm4 nm
Die size156 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Number of transistors9,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5900HX 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
SocketFP6FP8
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5900HX 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 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5900HX and Ryzen Z1 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5900HX and Ryzen Z1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) ( - 2100 MHz)AMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5900HX and Ryzen Z1.

PCIe version3.04.0
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 9 5900HX 14.16
+18.8%
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 9 5900HX 22497
+18.8%
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 9 5900HX 1847
Ryzen Z1 2249
+21.8%

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 9 5900HX 7604
Ryzen Z1 8301
+9.2%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 9 5900HX 8462
+10.3%
Ryzen Z1 7674

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.16 11.92
Integrated graphics card 9.05 8.32
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen 9 5900HX has a 18.8% higher aggregate performance score, 8.8% faster integrated GPU, 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 200% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5900HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 in performance tests.


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