Core 7 240H vs Ryzen Z1 Extreme

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 7 240H

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Z1 Extreme across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,668 vs 24,698).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Core 7 240H

2024

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Z1 Extreme across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,668 vs 24,698).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core 7 240H better than Ryzen Z1 Extreme?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Z1 Extreme is ahead with a 4.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core 7 240H pulls ahead with 0.1% better PassMark. Core 7 240H also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 7 240H is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core 7 240H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core 7 240H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core 7 240H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023), 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 7 240H Benchmark Check

Ryzen Z1 Extreme Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
1080p
low	285 FPS	256 FPS
medium	262 FPS	236 FPS
high	222 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	236 FPS	225 FPS
medium	194 FPS	188 FPS
high	158 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	154 FPS
medium	135 FPS	129 FPS
high	104 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	87 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen Z1 Extreme

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
1080p
low	617 FPS	472 FPS
medium	561 FPS	396 FPS
high	463 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	609 FPS	413 FPS
medium	509 FPS	365 FPS
high	421 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	272 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	274 FPS
medium	307 FPS	253 FPS
high	285 FPS	241 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	208 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen Z1 Extreme

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
1080p
low	617 FPS	617 FPS
medium	617 FPS	617 FPS
high	617 FPS	617 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	617 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	617 FPS
medium	617 FPS	617 FPS
high	578 FPS	533 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	587 FPS	518 FPS
medium	489 FPS	448 FPS
high	442 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	336 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen Z1 Extreme

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
1080p
low	617 FPS	617 FPS
medium	617 FPS	617 FPS
high	617 FPS	617 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	617 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	617 FPS
medium	617 FPS	617 FPS
high	617 FPS	617 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	597 FPS
4K
low	617 FPS	595 FPS
medium	557 FPS	535 FPS
high	502 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	418 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen Z1 Extreme

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 240H and Ryzen Z1 Extreme

Core 7 240H

The Core 7 240H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,698 points. Launch price was $502.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,668 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 240H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core 7 240H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 240H versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Core 7 240H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 240H scores 24,698 against the Ryzen Z1 Extreme's 24,668 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 7 240H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core 7 240H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

Feature	Core 7 240H	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+2%	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.3 GHz+32%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	24,698	24,668

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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 240H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.