AMD Ryzen 5 3500U vs Intel Core i7-5600U

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Performance
Ryzen 5 3500U69% better
6,402.517% of 36,991
Core i7-5600U
3,79210% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 3500U has 69% better performance than the Core i7-5600U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 3500U
No data available
Core i7-5600U
9.658% of 121.53

The Core i7-5600U has 8% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2019. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 5 lineup, which is based on the Zen+ microarchitecture. The 3500U is compatible with AMD Socket FP5 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 12 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 5 3500U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 5 3500U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 96 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 5 3500U features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 5 3500U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Vega 8. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 5 3500U has the 369th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 17.31% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-5600U CPU

The Intel Core i7-5600U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $393. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i7-5600U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-5600U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-5600U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-5600U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.6 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.2 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-5600U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 5500. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-5600U has the 468th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.25% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,792 score and $393 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 9.65. This is the 197th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 5 3500UCore i7-5600U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 5Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2019Q1 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$393
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 5 3500U69% better
6,402.517% of 36,991
Core i7-5600U
3,79210% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 3500U has 69% better performance than the Core i7-5600U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 5 3500U is ranked 369th with a score of 6,402.5, and the Core i7-5600U is ranked 468th with a score of 3,792.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 3500U
No data available
Core i7-5600U
9.658% of 121.53

The Core i7-5600U has 18% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-5600U's 9.65 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 3 4300U6,487+1%
Core i7-3632QM6,410+0%
Ryzen 5 3500U6,402.5
Ryzen 5 3450U6,400-0%
Core i5-8365U6,395-0%
Core i5-5257U3,898-39%
Core i7-5650U3,800-41%
Core i7-5600U3,792-41%
Core i5-5250U3,586.5-44%
Core i5-5350U3,479-46%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 5 3500U orCore i7-5600U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-5557U10.38+8%
Core i7-5500U10.2+6%
Core i3-5015U9.87+2%
Core i3-5005U9.86+2%
Core i7-640M9.7+1%
Core i7-5600U9.65
Core m3-6Y309.62-0%
Core m5-6Y579.54-1%
Core m5-6Y549-7%
Core i7-5650U8.92-8%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 5 3500UCore i7-5600U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
6,402.5
(+68.84%)
3,792
3DMark Time Spy CPU
2,696
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
650
(+118.86%)
297
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
143
(+10%)
130
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
3,324
(+92.03%)
1,731
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,101
(+20.59%)
913
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
6,953
(+129.02%)
3,036
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,948
(+9.75%)
1,775
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 5 3500UCore i7-5600U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryGlobalFoundriesIntel
Process Size12 nm14 nm
Transistors4,940 million1,300 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 5 3500UCore i7-5600U
SeriesRyzen 5Core i7
MicroarchitectureZen+Broadwell-U
CodenamePicassoBroadwell-U
Memory SupportDDR4DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 5 3500UCore i7-5600U
Cores42
Threads84
Clock Speed2.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Turbo Clock3.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier21.0x26.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 5 3500UCore i7-5600U
L1 Cache96 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache4 MB4 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 5 3500UCore i7-5600U
SocketAMD Socket FP5Intel BGA 1168
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tcase Max--105 °C
TJ Max105 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 5 3500UCore i7-5600U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon Vega 8Intel HD 5500
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision BoostMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-d, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTT, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.