Built for handheld gaming PCs
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is designed for handheld gaming devices and powers popular systems such as the ASUS ROG Ally.
Updated 5 months ago
AMD
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Handheld gaming processor based on Zen 4 and RDNA 3 graphics. It powers popular devices such as the ASUS ROG Ally and remains well known among portable PC gamers.
General Information
- Brand
- AMD
- Name
- Ryzen Z1 Extreme
- Category
- Computer Processors
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$699.99
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WalmartIn Stock
$699.99Last updated: 6/8/2026
BuyProduct Highlights
The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.
8-core Zen 4 processing
Zen 4 architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads supports modern portable PC gaming workloads.
Integrated RDNA 3 graphics
Built-in RDNA 3 graphics provide graphics capability without requiring a separate GPU.
The AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a handheld gaming processor based on Zen 4 CPU architecture and RDNA 3 graphics, with 8 cores, 16 threads, integrated graphics, and a May 2023 launch date.
Media Reviews
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
Notebookcheck88/100
Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Review - Gaming handheld with 120 Hz display and AMD Zen4
The reviewer praised the chip's excellent multi-core performance for its small form factor, noting it effectively serves as a slightly more power-flexible version of the Ryzen 7 7840U.
Notebookcheck Staff
LaptopMedia
AMD Ryzen Z1 vs Ryzen Z1 Extreme - 44% Gain Makes the "Extreme" Name Deserved
The review concludes the 'Extreme' designation is well-deserved, citing a 44% average performance gain over the standard Z1 chip, which provides a significantly better experience for demanding games.
Simeon Nikolov
Phoronix
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Proves Very Versatile For Power/Performance - Benchmarks Against The Ryzen 7 7840U
The analysis highlights the chip's versatility, showing it can deliver strong battery efficiency at low power while also offering robust performance when power limits are increased, outperforming the Ryzen 7 7840U in high-performance modes.
Michael Larabel
Video Analysis
Product walkthroughs, comparisons, and long-form video reviews.
10:32
How Fast Will The ASUS ROG ALLY Be? RYZEN Z1 Extreme Most Powerful APU For Hand-Helds?
In this video we take a look at how the new ROG ALLy May Perform at 15 watts and 30 watts when released, AMD announces ...
285,670 views · 3 years ago
ETA PRIME · youtube
14:03
I Bought the CHEAPEST ROG Ally on eBay!
I bought the cheapest ROG ally I could find on the eBay and in this video we take a look to see if it's worth picking one of these up ...
273,981 views · 5 months ago
ETA PRIME · youtube
14:49
The New Legion GO S With Ryzen Z1 Extreme Is Fast! But Is it Enough?
Z1 Extreme Legion Go S! Vip-URCDKey 25% coupon code for software：ETA Windows 10 Pro OEM Key($17): ...
206,129 views · 1 year ago
ETA PRIME · youtube
13:02
SteamOS Legion GO S Ryzen Z1 Extreme! The Future Of Handheld Gaming
The all new STeamOS powered Legion GO S is here and in the video we take a look at the AMD Ryzen Z1 Powered version!
179,170 views · 1 year ago
ETA PRIME · youtube
14:24
Is The ROG Ally Z1E Too WEAK in 2025? - 2 Year Review
Is the ROG Ally Still Worth It in 2025? - 2 Year
90,492 views · 1 year ago
KillerCam1020 · youtube
11:00
CPU AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Performance, Temperatures & Gameplay
Today we take a look at the performance of the new cpu AMD
23,973 views · 3 years ago
Roberto Jorge Tech · youtube
Attributes
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
ArchitectureZen 4
Base Clock Speed(GHz)3.3 GHz
Cache Size(MB)24 MB
Core Count(cores)8 cores
Integrated GraphicsYes
Launch Date2023 (May 2023)
Manufacturing Process4nm
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)5.1 GHz
Memory SupportDDR5 (officially up to DDR5-5600 MT/s; also supports LPDDR5x-7500)
Overclocking SupportNo
Pci Express VersionPCIe 4.0
Price(USD)699.99 USD
Thermal Design Power(W)28 W
Thread Count(threads)16 threads
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WalmartIn Stock
$699.99Last updated: 6/8/2026
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