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AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme vs Apple M3 Max: Comparison
AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and Apple M3 Max separate most on l2 cache: AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme at 8 MB, Apple M3 Max at 36 MB, 78% in favour of Apple M3 Max. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, integrated graphics and copilot plus certified.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Ryzen Z | Other |
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Model Number | Z2 Extreme | M3 Max |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| TDP | 15-35W (configurable, 28W default) | 40 W |
| Market Segment | Handheld | Laptop |
| Socket | FP8 | Soldered |
| Socket Status | Current | End of Life |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| Performance Cores | 3 | 12 |
| Efficiency Cores | 5 | 4 |
| SMT Enabled | true | false |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.0 | 4.05 |
| E-Core Boost Clock | 3.3 | 2.75 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB-78% | 36 MB |
| Base Power | 28 | 40 W |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| Cores | 8 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Architecture | 3x Zen 5 + 5x Zen 5c | Apple Silicon, Third 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.