RYZEN Ai 9 365 Handheld Review: Radeon 880M vs 780M Performance Showdown

Hello everyone, this is ETA Prime once more. Today, we’re diving into an exciting comparison between AMD’s latest portable processors: the Ryzen AI 9 365 and the Ryzen Z1 Extreme. We’ll also take a close look at how their respective GPUs—the Radeon 880M and the Radeon 780M—stack up against each other.

AMD’s Ryzen AI APUs have generated considerable buzz in the tech world, particularly regarding their potential impact on portable gaming PCs. While there are no official announcements about handhelds equipped with Ryzen AI processors just yet, it’s fascinating to speculate on the performance improvements we can expect compared to current models like the Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

The Ryzen AI 9 365, boasting 10 cores and 20 threads, offers a base clock of 2 GHz with the capability to boost up to 5 GHz. It features the latest Radeon 880M GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture. In contrast, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme is equipped with the Radeon 780M GPU, which is based on the earlier RDNA 3 architecture.

Performance Overview

Since mobile devices with Ryzen AI processors are not yet available, I tested the Ryzen AI 9 365 using a laptop setup to gauge performance. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

Single and Multi-Core Performance:

• Ryzen AI 9 365:
  • Multi-core score: 13,195
  • Single-core score: 2,823

The Ryzen AI 9 365 outperforms the Ryzen Z1 Extreme by approximately 15% in multi-core benchmarks and about 14% in single-core benchmarks, thanks to its advanced Zen 5 cores.

3DMark Time Spy Scores:

• Ryzen Z1 Extreme: 3,480
• Ryzen AI 9 365: 3,602

The Ryzen AI 9 365 shows a notable improvement in GPU performance with its Radeon 880M, reflecting a clear edge over the Z1 Extreme.

Gaming Benchmarks

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Ryzen AI 9 achieves around 8 more frames per second (FPS) than the Z1 Extreme at 1080p medium settings and 17W TDP. While the difference isn’t monumental, it’s a meaningful improvement.

Cyberpunk 2077: At 1080p low settings and 17W TDP, the Ryzen AI 9 averages 63 FPS, surpassing the Z1 Extreme by 8 FPS.

Fallout 4: The Ryzen AI 9 consistently maintains over 60 FPS at medium settings, whereas the Z1 Extreme struggles to hit this mark.

Forza Horizon 5: This is where the Ryzen AI 9 shines, outperforming the Z1 Extreme by a significant margin with an average of around 76 FPS at 1080p medium settings.

Red Dead Redemption 2: The Ryzen AI 9 365 averages 42 FPS at 1080p low settings and 25W TDP, compared to the Z1 Extreme’s 38 FPS.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: In a surprising twist, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperforms the Ryzen AI 9, achieving 43 FPS at 1080p medium settings and 25W TDP.

Conclusion of RYZEN Ai 9 365 

In summary, the Ryzen AI 9 365 shows tangible performance gains over the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, particularly in single- and multi-core applications, as well as games running at lower TDP levels. However, these improvements are modest, and the performance gap narrows at higher TDP levels.

If you already own a portable device with the Z1 Extreme, upgrading to a device with the Ryzen AI 9 365 might not be necessary. However, for those in the market for a new gadget and not currently using a Z1 Extreme-powered handheld, the Ryzen AI 9 365 offers a worthwhile boost in performance.

For those seeking a more significant performance leap, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, with its more powerful GPU, could be a better choice. Nonetheless, the Ryzen AI 9 still provides valuable upgrades for those exploring new options or upgrading from an older model.

This concludes our review. Thank you for reading! If you have any questions or would like to see more comparisons, please leave a comment below.