AMD just released the new Ryzen Z1 Series CPUs, which are the perfect high-performance processor for portable PC gaming consoles. The Ryzen Z1 Series includes two high-performance processors, the Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme, both of which offer industry-leading gaming experiences and unrivalled battery life, as well as AMD RDNA 3 architecture-based graphics. AMD is teaming up with Asus to release the first Ryzen Z1 Series device, the Asus ROG Ally, a premium portable PC console powered by a Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU.
“At AMD, we’re continually advancing the next generation of gaming experiences, from consoles to desktops to on-the-go handheld devices,” said Jason Banta, corporate vice president and general manager, Client OEM at AMD. “Ryzen Z1 processors deliver gamers an elite gaming experience and extreme portability in exciting gaming form factors.”
All-New AMD Ryzen™ Z1 and Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme Processors
The Ryzen Z1 Series CPUs offer spectacular graphics and, thanks to the efficiency of “Zen 4” architecture, great battery life for a completely portable, high-performance gaming experience. Gamers will be able to play graphically heavy current games smoothly thanks to AMD RDNA 3 architecture-based graphics embedded right in. With AMD Software: Adrenalin EditionTM, users can improve their game play by utilising features such as AMD Radeon Super Resolution, Radeon Chill, Radeon Image Sharpening, AMD Link, and others. These enhancements can improve performance by increasing frame rates and responsiveness, as well as extending battery life.
Every AMD Ryzen Z1 Series processor supports USB4 for quick and easy connectivity to the most recent external storage and display devices, as well as the most recent LPDDR5 and LPDDR5X memory standards, delivering fast performance and low latency for more responsive gaming.
| Model | Cores/Threads | Graphics | Cache |
| AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | 8/16 | 12 AMD RDNA 3 compute units | 24 MB |
| AMD Ryzen Z1 | 6/12 | 4 AMD RDNA 3 compute units | 22 MB |
Designed for New Form Factors of Computing
Ryzen Z1 Series processor-based devices that are compatible with Windows 11 and other operating systems can provide the complete range of Windows 11 programmes and games. Gamers will get access to hundreds of PC titles via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (available separately) as well as seamless access to their game collections. Built on x86 architecture and suitable for Windows 11, users of Ryzen Z1 Series devices will also have native access to popular social and productivity tools. Ryzen Z1 devices also have clever power management technology, allowing them to game and run various programmes while maintaining a long battery life.
Ryzen Z1 Series Devices Available Soon
AMD Ryzen Z1 CPUs will initially be offered in the Asus ROG Ally. Asus will reveal further details regarding the Asus ROG Ally’s availability and pricing on May 11.
“Having a great gaming experience doesn’t mean you have to be tied to a chair or a charger,” said Shawn Yen, product management director of Gaming Business Unit, Asus. “With the new Ryzen Z1 Series processors, we’re working with AMD to deliver the power, visuals and efficiency needed to enable a superior portable gaming experience — whether you’re traveling, commuting for work or simply want to game untethered.”