AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
About processor
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor is a fantastic option for those in the market for a high-quality laptop CPU. With its 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers excellent multitasking capabilities and smooth performance for everyday computing tasks. The 7nm TSMC FinFET technology ensures efficiency and power savings, with a TDP of 15W making it ideal for thin and light laptops.
The integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics means that this processor is capable of delivering a decent gaming and multimedia experience, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The 8MB L3 cache also contributes to snappy performance and responsiveness.
In terms of benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U scores impressively on Geekbench 6, with a single-core score of 1287 and a multi-core score of 4604, showcasing its capability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks.
Overall, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is a solid choice for those seeking a reliable, efficient, and capable processor for their laptop. Whether it's for work, play, or a bit of both, this processor delivers on performance and power efficiency.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Laptop
Launch Date
January 2021
Code Name
Lucienne
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
6
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
12
Basic Frequency
2.1GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Up to 4.0GHz
L2 Cache
3MB
L3 Cache
8MB
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FP6
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
TSMC 7nm FinFET
TDP
15W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
105°C
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
PCIe® 3.0
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4 - Up to 3200 MT/s, LPDDR4 - Up to 4266 MT/s
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1800 MHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
1287
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
4604
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
1022
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
4461
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2443
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
13067
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core