AMD Ryzen Z1 | Intel Core Ultra 7 164U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Z1 and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Z1 6 core processor released in Q3/2023 with the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2024. |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 (2) | Family | Intel Core Ultra 7 (9) |
AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) | CPU group | Intel Core Ultra 100U (7) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Phoenix (Zen 4) | Architecture | Meteor Lake U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Z1 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.90 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U clocks with 1.10 GHz (4.80 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 14 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 164U |
6 | Cores | 12 |
12 | Threads | 14 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz (4.90 GHz) 6x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 1.10 GHz (4.80 GHz) 2x Redwood Cove |
-- | B-Core | 0.70 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
-- | C-Core | 0.40 GHz (2.10 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 164U |
-- | AI hardware | Intel® AI Boost |
-- | AI specifications | Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon 740M | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
2.50 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.80 GHz |
10 | GPU Generation | -- |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 4 |
4 | Compute units | 64 |
256 | Shader | 512 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
AMD FSR | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon 740M | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 256 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Z1, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 164U |
DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
120.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 23.6 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Z1 has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is 9 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 164U |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 9 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 30 W |
30 W | TDP up | 15 W |
15 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 110 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Z1 has 22.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 164U |
4 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
FP8 | Socket | BGA 2551 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2023 | Release date | Q1/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Z1
AMD Radeon 740M @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Z1
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
12C 14T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Z1
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
12C 14T @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Z1
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
12C 14T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Z1
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
12C 14T @ 1.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 | Intel Core Ultra 7 164U |
Unknown | Unknown |