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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U vs Intel Processor U300
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Summary
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, introduced in early 2021, is a mobile processor for thin laptops, manufactured using the 7 nm process (Lucienne Zen 2).
It offers 6 cores, 12 threads, 8 MB of Level 3 cache, and integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) graphics. Its typical TDP is 15 Watts. The Intel Processor U300, released in early 2023, is also a mobile processor for energy-efficient ultra-portables.
It is manufactured using the 10 nm (Intel 7) process (Raptor Lake U), features 1 Performance core and 4 Efficient cores (5 cores, 6 threads), and 10 MB of Level 3 cache. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU) and a 15 Watt TDP characterize it. In computing performance, the Intel Processor U300 shows stronger single-core performance for responsive applications.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, however, delivers significantly higher multi-core performance, advantageous for demanding multitasking. For gaming, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is noticeably more powerful than the Intel UHD Graphics of the U300, thanks to its Radeon Vega 7 graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U offers a balanced ratio of multi-core and graphics performance. The Intel Processor U300 scores with single-core performance, modern architecture for everyday tasks, and higher memory bandwidth (83 GB/s compared to 51 GB/s). Both are energy-efficient.
It offers 6 cores, 12 threads, 8 MB of Level 3 cache, and integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) graphics. Its typical TDP is 15 Watts. The Intel Processor U300, released in early 2023, is also a mobile processor for energy-efficient ultra-portables.
It is manufactured using the 10 nm (Intel 7) process (Raptor Lake U), features 1 Performance core and 4 Efficient cores (5 cores, 6 threads), and 10 MB of Level 3 cache. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU) and a 15 Watt TDP characterize it. In computing performance, the Intel Processor U300 shows stronger single-core performance for responsive applications.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, however, delivers significantly higher multi-core performance, advantageous for demanding multitasking. For gaming, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is noticeably more powerful than the Intel UHD Graphics of the U300, thanks to its Radeon Vega 7 graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U offers a balanced ratio of multi-core and graphics performance. The Intel Processor U300 scores with single-core performance, modern architecture for everyday tasks, and higher memory bandwidth (83 GB/s compared to 51 GB/s). Both are energy-efficient.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
- Strong multi-core performance
- More powerful integrated graphics (AMD Radeon RX Vega 7)
- Good price-performance ratio for multitasking and light gaming
- Energy-efficient for mobile devices
Intel Processor U300
- Stronger single-core performance
- More modern architecture (Raptor Lake U)
- Higher maximum memory bandwidth
- High energy efficiency for everyday tasks
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
72 %
6C / 12T · 4.00 GHz
Intel Processor U300
100 %
5C / 6T · 4.40 GHz
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
100 %
6C / 12T · 4.00 GHz
Intel Processor U300
78 %
5C / 6T · 4.40 GHz
Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
75 %
6C / 12T · 4.00 GHz
Intel Processor U300
100 %
5C / 6T · 4.40 GHz
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
100 %
6C / 12T · 3.40 GHz
Intel Processor U300
71 %
5C / 6T · 1.20 GHz
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
67 %
6C / 12T · 4.00 GHz
Intel Processor U300
100 %
5C / 6T · 4.40 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
100 %
6C / 12T · 3.40 GHz
Intel Processor U300
97 %
5C / 6T · 1.20 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
100 %
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir)
Intel Processor U300
52 %
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU)
More benchmarks
Cinebench 2024 (SC)
427 entries
427 entries
Cinebench 2024 (MC)
422 entries
422 entries
Cinebench R23 (SC)
690 entries
690 entries
Cinebench R23 (MC)
665 entries
665 entries
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries
1,989 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries
1,927 entries
Cinebench R20 (SC)
666 entries
666 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries
2,512 entries
Cinebench R20 (MC)
615 entries
615 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries
2,483 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries
2,219 entries
Blender 3.1 Benchmark
213 entries
213 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries
2,504 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (SC)
250 entries
250 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
751 entries
751 entries
V-Ray CPU-Render
251 entries
251 entries
Specifications
At a glance
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Wischen
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (100) | Intel Processor U (7) |
| CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000U (Lucienne) (3) | Intel Core i 1300P/1300U (33) |
| Architecture | Lucienne (Zen 2) | Raptor Lake U |
| Technology | 7 nm | 10 nm |
| Segment | Notebook | Notebook |
| Socket | FP6 | BGA 1744 |
| Predecessor | ||
| Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Wischen
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 5 / 6 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✓ | ✓ |
| Core architecture | normal | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 6x 2.10 - 4.00 GHz |
1x Raptor Cove 1.20 - 4.40 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 4x Gracemont 0.90 - 3.30 GHz |
|
| L2-Cache | ||
| L3-Cache | 8.00 MB | 10.00 MB |
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Wischen
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) | Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU) |
| GPU frequency | 0.40 - 1.80 GHz | 0.20 - 1.10 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 7 / 448 | 48 / 384 |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✗ |
| Max. displays | 3 | 3 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB | 32 GB |
| Technology | 7 nm | 10 nm |
| Release date | Q1/2020 | Q1/2023 |
NPU AI performance
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Wischen
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| AI hardware | ||
| AI specifications | ||
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
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Wischen
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | LPDDR4-4266 (51.2 GB/s) DDR4-3200 (51.2 GB/s) | LPDDR5-5200 (83.2 GB/s) DDR5-5200 (83.2 GB/s) LPDDR4X-4266 (68.2 GB/s) DDR4-3200 (51.2 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 32 GB | 96 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC | Yes | No |
| PCIe | 3.0 x 12 | 4.0 x 20 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal Management
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Wischen
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15 W | 15 W |
| TDP (PL2) | 55 W | |
| TDP up | 25 W | |
| TDP down | 10 W | 12 W |
| T. junction max. | 105 °C | 100 °C |
Technical details
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Wischen
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip design | Chiplet | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
| Release date | Q1/2021 | Q1/2023 |
| Release price | ||
| Documents | Technical data sheet | Technical data sheet |
User Reviews
Your rating
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