AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U vs Intel Core i5-8250U

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Performance
Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
5,78116% of 36,991
Core i5-8250U9% better
6,27617% of 36,991

The Core i5-8250U has 9% better performance than the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
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Core i5-8250U
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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2019. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 5 lineup, which is based on the Zen+ microarchitecture. The PRO 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 PRO 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 PRO 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 PRO 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 PRO 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 PRO 3500U has the 387th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 15.63% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i5-8250U CPU

The Intel Core i5-8250U is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2017. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake-U Refresh microarchitecture. The i5-8250U is compatible with Intel BGA 1356 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD 620 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-8250U supports DDR4 memory. In terms of cache, the Core i5-8250U 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 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-8250U 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 1600.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.4 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 i5-8250U includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD 620. 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 Core i5-8250U has the 375th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 16.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

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

InfoRyzen 5 PRO 3500UCore i5-8250U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 5Core i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2019Q3 2017
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
5,78116% of 36,991
Core i5-8250U9% better
6,27617% of 36,991

The Core i5-8250U has 9% better performance than the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is ranked 387th with a score of 5,781, and the Core i5-8250U is ranked 375th with a score of 6,276.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
No data available
Core i5-8250U
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U and the Core i5-8250U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-3612QM6,388.5+11%
Core i7-4702MQ6,366.5+10%
Core i5-8250U6,276+9%
Core i5-1140G76,257+8%
Core i5-10200H6,233+8%
Ryzen 5 2500U5,973+3%
Core i7-2630QM5,933.5+3%
Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U5,781
Core i5-6440HQ5,773-0%
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U5,673-2%

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 PRO 3500U orCore i5-8250U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

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 PRO 3500UCore i5-8250U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
5,781
6,276
(+8.56%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
2,638
2,663
(+0.95%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
624
(+11.03%)
562
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
142
143
(+0.7%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
2,651
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
925
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
7,019
(+19.39%)
5,879
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,959
(+2.62%)
1,909
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 PRO 3500UCore i5-8250U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryGlobalFoundriesIntel
Process Size12 nm14 nm
Transistors4,940 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 PRO 3500UCore i5-8250U
SeriesRyzen 5Core i5
MicroarchitectureZen+Kaby Lake-U Refresh
CodenamePicassoKaby Lake-R
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-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 PRO 3500UCore i5-8250U
Cores44
Threads88
Clock Speed2.1 GHz1600.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier21.0x16.0x
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 PRO 3500UCore i5-8250U
L1 Cache96 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache4 MB6 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 PRO 3500UCore i5-8250U
SocketAMD Socket FP5Intel BGA 1356
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tcase Max--72 °C
TJ Max95 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecRyzen 5 PRO 3500UCore i5-8250U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon Vega 8UHD 620
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, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, 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.