AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX vs Intel Core i5-8365U

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Performance
Ryzen 9 5900HX165% better
16,968.546% of 36,991
Core i5-8365U
6,39517% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 5900HX has 165% better performance than the Core i5-8365U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 5900HX
No data available
Core i5-8365U
21.5318% of 121.53

The Core i5-8365U has 18% 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 9 5900HX CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2021. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 3 microarchitecture. The 5900HX is compatible with AMD Socket FP6 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 5900HX supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 5900HX 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 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 5900HX features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.6 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 9 5900HX 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 9 5900HX has the 106th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 45.87% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i5-8365U CPU

The Intel Core i5-8365U is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2019 with a suggested retail price of $297. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Whiskey Lake microarchitecture. The i5-8365U is compatible with Intel BGA 1528 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 620 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-8365U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-8365U 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 i5-8365U 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 4.1 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 i5-8365U includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 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 & Value

The Core i5-8365U has the 371st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 17.29% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 6,395 score and $297 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 21.53. This is the 151st 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 9 5900HXCore i5-8365U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 9Core i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2021Q2 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)--$297
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 9 5900HX165% better
16,968.546% of 36,991
Core i5-8365U
6,39517% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 5900HX has 165% better performance than the Core i5-8365U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 9 5900HX is ranked 106th with a score of 16,968.5, and the Core i5-8365U is ranked 371st with a score of 6,395.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 5900HX
No data available
Core i5-8365U
21.5318% of 121.53

The Core i5-8365U has 41% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i5-8365U's 21.53 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.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 9 5900HX or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 5 7640HS17,294+2%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS17,057+1%
Ryzen 9 5900HX16,968.5
Core i7-11800H16,736-1%
Core i7-10875H16,622-2%
Core i7-8565U6,739-60%
Core i5-7440HQ6,583-61%
Core i5-8365U6,395-62%
Core i7-4702MQ6,366.5-62%
Core i5-8265U6,222-63%

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 9 5900HX orCore i5-8365U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-11390H24.89+16%
Core i7-1195G724.5+14%
Core i5-7300HQ24.17+12%
Core i7-7820HQ24.12+12%
Core i7-7700HQ23.37+9%
Core i5-8365U21.53
Xeon E3-1505M v521.5-0%
Core i7-4810MQ21.2-2%
Core i7-4710MQ21.11-2%
Core i5-8265U20.95-3%

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 9 5900HXCore i5-8365U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
16,968.5
(+165.34%)
6,395
3DMark Time Spy CPU
9,448
(+283.44%)
2,464
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
2,106
(+263.73%)
579
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
240
(+44.58%)
166
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
7,604
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,850
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
22,577
(+265.86%)
6,171
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,195
(+48.47%)
2,152
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 9 5900HXCore i5-8365U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size7 nm14 nm
Transistors10,700 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 9 5900HXCore i5-8365U
SeriesRyzen 9Core i5
MicroarchitectureZen 3Whiskey Lake
CodenameCezanneWhiskey Lake-U
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4
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 9 5900HXCore i5-8365U
Cores84
Threads168
Clock Speed3.3 GHz1600.0 MHz
Turbo Clock4.6 GHz4.1 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier33.0x16.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesNo

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 9 5900HXCore i5-8365U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache16 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 9 5900HXCore i5-8365U
SocketAMD Socket FP6Intel BGA 1528
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W15 W
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecRyzen 9 5900HXCore i5-8365U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon Vega 8UHD Graphics 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 Boost 2MMX, 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, vPro, 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.