Intel Core i5-5250U vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800U

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Performance
Core i5-5250U
3,586.510% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 5800U238% better
12,12433% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 5800U has 238% better performance than the Core i5-5250U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-5250U
11.399% of 121.53
Ryzen 7 5800U
No data available

The Core i5-5250U has 9% 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 Intel Core i5-5250U CPU

The Intel Core i5-5250U 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 $315. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i5-5250U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 6000 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-5250U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-5250U 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 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-5250U 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 1600.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.7 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 Core i5-5250U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 6000. 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 i5-5250U has the 480th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.70% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,586.5 score and $315 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 11.39. This is the 185th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD Ryzen 7 5800U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U 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 7 lineup, which is based on the Zen 3 microarchitecture. The 5800U 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 7 5800U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 7 5800U 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 7 5800U 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 1900.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4.4 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 Ryzen 7 5800U 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 7 5800U has the 195th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 32.78% 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.

InfoCore i5-5250URyzen 7 5800U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i5Ryzen 7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015Q1 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$315--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-5250U
3,586.510% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 5800U238% better
12,12433% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 5800U has 238% better performance than the Core i5-5250U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-5250U is ranked 480th with a score of 3,586.5, and the Ryzen 7 5800U is ranked 195th with a score of 12,124.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-5250U
11.399% of 121.53
Ryzen 7 5800U
No data available

The Core i5-5250U has 22% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i5-5250U's 11.39 performance per dollar ranks it 185th 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:Core i5-5250U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 9 4900H12,199+240%
Ryzen 5 6600U12,171+239%
Ryzen 7 5800U12,124+238%
Core i7-1365U12,071.5+237%
Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U11,889+231%
Core i7-5650U3,800+6%
Core i7-5600U3,792+6%
Core i5-5250U3,586.5
Core i5-5350U3,479-3%
Core i7-5550U3,470-3%

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:Core i5-5250U orRyzen 7 5800U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i3-N30016.13+42%
Core i3-8145U15.19+33%
Core i5-5257U12.37+9%
Core i5-5200U11.98+5%
Core i7-740QM11.77+3%
Core i5-5250U11.39
Core i5-5350U11.04-3%
Core i5-5300U10.92-4%
Core i7-720QM10.81-5%
Core i5-L16G710.73-6%

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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BenchmarkCore i5-5250URyzen 7 5800U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,586.5
12,124
(+238.05%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,198
5,704
(+376.13%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
260
1,613
(+520.38%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
107
229
(+114.02%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,569
6,758
(+330.72%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
817
1,713
(+109.67%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,457
18,508
(+653.28%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,528
3,043
(+99.15%)
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.

SpecCore i5-5250URyzen 7 5800U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size14 nm7 nm
Transistors1,900 million10,700 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.

SpecCore i5-5250URyzen 7 5800U
SeriesCore i5Ryzen 7
MicroarchitectureBroadwell-UZen 3
CodenameBroadwell-UCezanne-U
Memory SupportDDR3DDR4
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.

SpecCore i5-5250URyzen 7 5800U
Cores28
Threads416
Clock Speed1600.0 MHz1900.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2.7 GHz4.4 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier16.0x19.0x
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.

SpecCore i5-5250URyzen 7 5800U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB512 KB
L3 Cache3 MB16 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.

SpecCore i5-5250URyzen 7 5800U
SocketIntel BGA 1168AMD Socket FP6
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x12PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tcase Max105 °C--
TJ Max105 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i5-5250URyzen 7 5800U
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 6000Radeon Vega 8
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 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 2.0MMX, 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 2, XFR 2

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