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AMD Ryzen Z2 Go vs Apple M1 Pro: Comparison
AMD Ryzen Z2 Go and Apple M1 Pro differ on performance cores: AMD Ryzen Z2 Go at 4, Apple M1 Pro at 8, which puts Apple M1 Pro ahead on that measure. They match on form factor and integrated graphics.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Ryzen Z | Other |
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Model Number | Z2 Go | M1 Pro |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2021 |
| TDP | 15-30W (configurable) | 30 W |
| Market Segment | Handheld | Laptop |
| Socket Status | Current | End of Life |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |
| Performance Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 2 |
| SMT Enabled | true | No |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.0 | 2.064 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.6 | 3.2 |
| Base Power | 15 | 30 W |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cores | 4 | 10 |
| Threads | 8 | 10 |
| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Apple Silicon, First Generation |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen Z2 Go
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go is a entry-tier handheld gaming chip, pairing efficient CPU cores with a strong integrated GPU for portable gaming.