AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme VS AMD Ryzen Z2 A

Both the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and AMD Ryzen Z2 A feature integrated graphics, allowing for a graphics solution without the need for a dedicated GPU.

The two processors differ in their thermal design power (TDP). The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme has a TDP of 28W, while the Ryzen Z2 A is lower at 15W. This suggests that the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme may generate more heat and require more power for operation.

Regarding semiconductor size, the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme uses a 4 nm process, which is smaller than the 6 nm process used in the Ryzen Z2 A. A smaller process size generally contributes to better power efficiency and potentially higher performance. In terms of PCIe version, the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme supports PCIe 4, while the Ryzen Z2 A is limited to PCIe 3. PCIe 4 offers faster data transfer speeds compared to PCIe 3, which could be advantageous in tasks requiring high bandwidth.

The AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and the AMD Ryzen Z2 A have notable differences in their performance specifications. The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme features a CPU speed of 3 x 2 GHz and 5 x 2 GHz, with a turbo clock speed of 5 GHz, while the Ryzen Z2 A has a CPU speed of 4 x 2.8 GHz, with a turbo clock speed of 3.8 GHz. This means that the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme has a higher turbo clock speed, potentially offering more performance during peak workloads, but the Ryzen Z2 A has more consistent base clock speeds across all cores.

In terms of CPU threads, the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme supports 16 threads, while the Ryzen Z2 A supports only 8 threads. This difference indicates that the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme can handle more simultaneous tasks, which may be beneficial for multi-threaded applications.

For cache, the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme has an 8 MB L2 cache and a 16 MB L3 cache, significantly larger than the Ryzen Z2 A's 2 MB L2 cache and 4 MB L3 cache. Larger cache sizes can improve data access speeds, which might result in better overall performance. Additionally, the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme supports big.LITTLE technology, allowing for efficient use of power by dynamically switching between high-performance and low-power cores. The Ryzen Z2 A does not support this feature, potentially impacting power efficiency under different workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and AMD Ryzen Z2 A both feature integrated graphics, but with differing GPU turbo speeds. The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme has a higher GPU turbo speed of 2900 MHz, while the Ryzen Z2 A’s GPU turbo speed is 1800 MHz. This means the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme may provide faster graphical performance under peak loads, potentially delivering smoother visuals or quicker render times compared to the Ryzen Z2 A.

Both products, however, share the use of integrated graphics, so users do not need a separate graphics card for basic visual tasks. The difference in GPU turbo speeds suggests that the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme could be more suited for applications or workloads that rely more heavily on graphics performance.

While the Ryzen Z2 A offers a lower GPU turbo speed, it may still suffice for lighter, everyday tasks, though the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme would likely offer superior performance in more demanding scenarios.

The AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and AMD Ryzen Z2 A both support DDR5 memory, but they differ in their maximum RAM speed. The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme supports a higher RAM speed of 8000 MHz, while the Ryzen Z2 A supports a maximum RAM speed of 6400 MHz. This means that the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme can potentially offer faster memory performance, which may be noticeable in memory-intensive applications.

Both products use DDR5 memory, which provides improvements over previous DDR generations in terms of speed and efficiency. However, the difference in RAM speed suggests that the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme is better equipped for handling tasks that benefit from higher memory bandwidth.

Overall, while both processors support DDR5, the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme has the advantage of a higher maximum RAM speed, potentially offering a boost in performance for certain use cases.

Both the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and AMD Ryzen Z2 A support the same set of instruction sets, including MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2. This means that both processors are capable of handling a wide range of computational tasks and optimizations designed for modern applications and workloads.

Both processors also support multithreading, allowing them to efficiently handle multiple threads of execution simultaneously, improving performance in multi-tasking and multi-core applications.

In addition, both the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and the Ryzen Z2 A have the NX bit feature, which enhances security by protecting the system from certain types of malicious attacks. As such, in this spec group, the two products are identical in terms of features.