AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor is a solid choice for those in the market for a reliable and efficient laptop CPU. With its 4 cores and 8 threads, it offers a good balance of performance and power efficiency, making it suitable for everyday tasks as well as light gaming and multimedia editing.
The integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics also provide a decent level of graphical capability, allowing for smooth and enjoyable visuals without the need for a dedicated GPU. The processor's 4MB L3 cache further enhances its responsiveness and multitasking capabilities, ensuring smooth overall performance.
With a TDP of 15W, the Ryzen 5 3500U is also relatively power-efficient, making it a great choice for portable devices that prioritize battery life. In addition, its 12nm technology helps to optimize power consumption and thermal management.
In benchmark tests, the Ryzen 5 3500U performs admirably, with Geekbench 6 scores of 856 for single-core performance and 2439 for multi-core performance, showcasing its ability to handle a variety of tasks with ease.
Overall, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor offers a compelling combination of performance, efficiency, and value, making it a great option for budget-conscious users seeking a capable CPU for their laptops.
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Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Laptop
Launch Date
January 2019
Code Name
Raven Ridge
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
PCI Express Version
?
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 Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Bus Speed
Up to 2400MT/s
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.
Radeon™ Vega 8 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
Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit *Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer.
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
856
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
2439
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
681
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
2402
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1950
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
6973
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