Ultra 7 256V vs Ryzen Z1 Extreme

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.85
+26.2%
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.56

Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperforms Core Ultra 7 256V by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking429619
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)no data
Power efficiency100.0069.92
Architecture codenamePhoenix (Zen 4) (2023)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release dateMay 2023 (1 year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm3 nm
Die size178 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors25,000 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V 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
SocketFP8Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 780M ( - 2700 MHz)Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

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 Z1 Extreme 15.85
+26.2%
Ultra 7 256V 12.56

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 Z1 Extreme 25174
+26.2%
Ultra 7 256V 19947

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 10258
+8.4%
Ultra 7 256V 9460

Blender(-)

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 214
Ultra 7 256V 324
+51.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1908
Ultra 7 256V 1972
+3.4%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 6197
+9.3%
Ultra 7 256V 5672

7-Zip

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 62657
+74.2%
Ultra 7 256V 35964

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 304
Ultra 7 256V 306
+0.7%

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1706
+0.4%
Ultra 7 256V 1700

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 263
Ultra 7 256V 285
+8.6%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 366
Ultra 7 256V 557
+52%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 11359
+3.7%
Ultra 7 256V 10952

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2534
Ultra 7 256V 2778
+9.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.85 12.56
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 4 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 17 Watt

Ryzen Z1 Extreme has a 26.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and 13.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has a 33.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 256V in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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