Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen Z1 Extreme

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.85
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.10
+172%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Ryzen Z1 Extreme by a whopping 172% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking42953
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data74.35
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)no data
Power efficiency99.4832.46
Architecture codenamePhoenix (Zen 4) (2023)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release dateMay 2023 (1 year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 9 285K 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data250 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm3 nm
Die size178 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors25,000 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 9 285K 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
SocketFP81851
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 9 285K 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 9 285K 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 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 780M ( - 2700 MHz)Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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
Ultra 9 285K 43.10
+172%

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 25180
Ultra 9 285K 68460
+172%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 10258
Ultra 9 285K 25963
+153%

Blender(-)

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 214
+170%
Ultra 9 285K 79

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1908
Ultra 9 285K 2388
+25.2%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 6197
Ultra 9 285K 7366
+18.9%

7-Zip

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 62657
Ultra 9 285K 129706
+107%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 304
Ultra 9 285K 387
+27.3%

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1706
Ultra 9 285K 2531
+48.4%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 263
Ultra 9 285K 350
+33.3%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 366
+196%
Ultra 9 285K 124

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 11359
Ultra 9 285K 21598
+90.1%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2534
Ultra 9 285K 3283
+29.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.85 43.10
Physical cores 8 24
Threads 16 24
Chip lithography 4 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Z1 Extreme has 733.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 171.9% higher aggregate performance score, 200% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 33.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 Extreme in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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