Intel Core i7-6650U vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

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Performance
Core i7-6650U
4,91913% of 36,991
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U15% better
5,67315% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U has 15% better performance than the Core i7-6650U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-6650U
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Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-6650U CPU

The Intel Core i7-6650U is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The i7-6650U is compatible with FCBGA1356 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel Iris Graphics 540 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core i7-6650U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 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 Core i7-6650U 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 2200.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3400.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-6650U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel Iris Graphics 540. 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 i7-6650U has the 410th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 13.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 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 PRO 2500U is compatible with AMD Socket FP5 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 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 2500U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 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 2500U 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 2000.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.6 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 2500U 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 2500U has the 389th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 15.34% 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 i7-6650URyzen 5 PRO 2500U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
Series--Ryzen 5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q1 2019
Production Status--Active
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-6650U
4,91913% of 36,991
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U15% better
5,67315% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U has 15% better performance than the Core i7-6650U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-6650U is ranked 410th with a score of 4,919, and the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is ranked 389th with a score of 5,673.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-6650U
No data available
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Core i7-6650U and the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 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:Core i7-6650U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U5,781+18%
Core i5-6440HQ5,773+17%
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U5,673+15%
Processor N955,661+15%
Core i7-2635QM5,658+15%
Core i3-N3004,983+1%
Core i3-8109U4,921+0%
Core i7-6650U4,919
Core i5-7267U4,896-0%
Core i7-7560U4,693-5%

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.

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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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BenchmarkCore i7-6650URyzen 5 PRO 2500U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
4,919
5,673
(+15.33%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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2,322
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
342
553
(+61.7%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
132
134
(+1.52%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
2,054
2,576
(+25.41%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,001
(+14.27%)
876
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
3,612
6,645
(+83.97%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,812
(+1.34%)
1,788
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 i7-6650URyzen 5 PRO 2500U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
Foundry--GlobalFoundries
Process Size14 nm14 nm
Transistors--4,500 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 i7-6650URyzen 5 PRO 2500U
Series--Ryzen 5
Microarchitecture--Zen
CodenameSkylakeRaven Ridge
Memory Support--DDR4
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--No

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 i7-6650URyzen 5 PRO 2500U
Cores24
Threads48
Clock Speed2200.0 MHz2000.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3400.0 MHz3.6 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--20.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

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 i7-6650URyzen 5 PRO 2500U
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache512 KB512 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.

SpecCore i7-6650URyzen 5 PRO 2500U
SocketFCBGA1356AMD Socket FP5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i7-6650URyzen 5 PRO 2500U
Integrated GraphicsIntel Iris Graphics 540Radeon Vega 8
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, 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

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