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AMD Ryzen Z2 vs Apple M3: Comparison
AMD Ryzen Z2 and Apple M3 differ on performance cores: AMD Ryzen Z2 at 8, Apple M3 at 4, which puts AMD Ryzen Z2 ahead on that measure. 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 | M3 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| TDP | 15-30W (configurable) | 22 W |
| Market Segment | Handheld | Laptop |
| Socket | FP8 | Soldered |
| Socket Status | Current | End of Life |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| Performance Cores | 8 | 4 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 4 |
| SMT Enabled | true | false |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.9 | 4.05 |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 8 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Apple Silicon, Third Generation |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen Z2
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen Z2 is a mainstream handheld gaming chip, pairing efficient CPU cores with a strong integrated GPU for portable gaming.