AMD Ryzen 5 3500C
About processor
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500C processor is a solid choice for those in the market for a mid-range laptop CPU. With its 12nm technology, 4 cores, and 8 threads, it offers solid performance for everyday computing tasks. The 4MB of L3 cache helps to keep things running smoothly, and the low 15W TDP means it's efficient and won't drain your battery quickly.
One of the standout features of the Ryzen 5 3500C is its integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics, which provides decent performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks. The Geekbench 6 scores of 882 for single-core performance and 2525 for multi-core performance are impressive for a processor in this price range, showing that it can handle multitasking and more demanding applications with relative ease.
Overall, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500C offers a good balance of performance, power efficiency, and integrated graphics capabilities, making it a great choice for budget or mid-range laptops. Whether you're a student, professional, or casual user, this processor provides the power you need for everyday use and some light gaming without breaking the bank.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Laptop
Launch Date
September 2020
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
8
Basic Frequency
2.1GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
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 3.7GHz
L1 Cache
384KB
L2 Cache
2MB
L3 Cache
4MB
Unlocked for Overclocking
?
AMD`s product warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking, even when overclocking is enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. GD-26.
No
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FP5
Technology
?
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.
12nm
TDP
15W
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
105°C
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
?
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
?
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.
1200 MHz
Graphics Core Count
8
Miscellaneous
OS Support
ChromeOS, Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition *Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer.
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
882
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
2525
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
639
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
2128
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1944
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
5564
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