AMD Ryzen Z1 vs AMD Ryzen Z2

The AMD Ryzen Z1 and AMD Ryzen Z2 are Zen 4 processors for portable gaming devices, balancing performance and power efficiency.

Both utilize AMD's 4 nm manufacturing process. The AMD Ryzen Z1 (Phoenix) has 6 MB of L2 cache and 16 MB of L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 (Hawk Point) has 8 MB of L2 cache and 16 MB of L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen Z1 shows solid single-core performance.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 surpasses it in single and multi-core applications, indicating higher overall performance. In gaming, the AMD Ryzen Z2, with its more powerful integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics unit, is significantly superior to the AMD Ryzen Z1 with AMD Radeon 740M. The 780M enables smoother gaming at higher settings.

Both are optimized for energy-efficient mobile operation, supported by the 4 nm process and TDP design for battery-powered devices. The AMD Ryzen Z2 may consume more energy at higher performance. Market prices are not directly available; systems with the AMD Ryzen Z2 tend to be more expensive.

The AMD Ryzen Z1 offers balanced gaming performance and power efficiency at a lower price. The AMD Ryzen Z2 is the more powerful option for enthusiasts who expect maximum gaming performance in a mobile format.