AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 3500U or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U was released in Q1/2019. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.45 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c was released in Q4/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
AMD Ryzen 3000U (10) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c (1) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Picasso (Zen+) | Architecture | Kryo 490 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is 2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c is at 2.45 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz) | A-Core | 2.45 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 675 |
1.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
8 | GPU Generation | 5 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
8 | Compute units | 7 |
512 | Shader | 672 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 675 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 3500U can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 34.1 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is 15 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has a TDP of 7 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
35 W | TDP up | -- |
12 W | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured in 12 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 5.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
12 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
FP5 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
Qualcomm Adreno 675 @ 0.59 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
Acer Swift 3 HP 14-dk0002ng HP 17-CA1105NG Lenovo IdeaPad C340 |
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