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AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme vs Apple M1 Max: Comparison
AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and Apple M1 Max separate most on l2 cache: AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme at 8 MB, Apple M1 Max at 24 MB, 67% in favour of Apple M1 Max. They match on form factor and integrated graphics.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Ryzen Z | Other |
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Model Number | Z2 Extreme | M1 Max |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2021 |
| TDP | 15-35W (configurable, 28W default) | 30 W |
| Market Segment | Handheld | Laptop |
| Socket Status | Current | End of Life |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Performance Cores | 3 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 5 | 2 |
| SMT Enabled | true | No |
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.0 | 2.064 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.0 | 3.2 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB-67% | 24 MB |
| Base Power | 28 | 30 W |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cores | 8 | 10 |
| Threads | 16 | 10 |
| Architecture | 3x Zen 5 + 5x Zen 5c | Apple Silicon, First Generation |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme is a flagship handheld gaming chip, pairing efficient CPU cores with a strong integrated GPU for portable gaming.