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Intel Core i5-8250U vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500U

Last updated: 2023-09-06

CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core i5-8250U		AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
CPU comparison Intel Core i5-8250U or AMD Ryzen 5 3500U - 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 Intel Core i5-8250U has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-8250U was released in Q3/2017. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U was released in Q1/2019.

Intel Core i5 (334)	Family	AMD Ryzen 5 (87)
Intel Core i 8000U (KL) (7)	CPU group	AMD Ryzen 3000U (10)
8	Generation	2
Kaby Lake U Refresh	Architecture	Picasso (Zen+)
Mobile	Segment	Mobile
--	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i5-8250U is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz (3.40 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz).
Intel Core i5-8250U	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4	Cores	4
8	Threads	8
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
No	Overclocking ?	No
1.60 GHz	Frequency	2.10 GHz
3.40 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	3.70 GHz
2.30 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	3.00 GHz


NPU AI performance The 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.
Intel Core i5-8250U	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
Intel UHD Graphics 620	GPU	AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge)
0.30 GHz	GPU frequency	1.20 GHz
1.10 GHz	GPU (Turbo)	--
9.5	GPU Generation	8
14 nm	Technology	14 nm
3	Max. displays	3
24	Compute units	8
192	Shader	512
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
16 GB	Max. GPU Memory	2 GB
12	DirectX Version	12

Hardware codec support A 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.
Intel UHD Graphics 620	GPU	AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge)
Decode / Encode	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec h264	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec VP9	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec VP8	Decode / Encode
No	Codec AV1	No
Decode / Encode	Codec AVC	Decode / Encode
Decode	Codec VC-1	Decode
Decode / Encode	Codec JPEG	Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i5-8250U supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.
Intel Core i5-8250U	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
DDR4-2400	Memory	DDR4-2400
32 GB	Max. Memory	32 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
38.4 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	38.4 GB/s
No	ECC	Yes
--	L2 Cache	--
6.00 MB	L3 Cache	4.00 MB
3.0	PCIe version	3.0
12	PCIe lanes	12
11.8 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	11.8 GB/s
Thermal Management The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-8250U has a TDP of 15 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is 15 W.
Intel Core i5-8250U	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
15 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	15 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	35 W
--	TDP down	12 W
--	Tjunction max.	105 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i5-8250U has a 6.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U cache has a total of 4.00 MB.

Intel Core i5-8250U	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
14 nm	Technology	12 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2	ISA extensions	SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
BGA 1356	Socket	FP5
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d	Virtualization	AMD-V, SVM
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q3/2017	Release date	Q1/2019
385 $	Release price	--

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 6 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-8250U (100%)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U (95%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 9 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-8250U (96%)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U (92%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	897 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	876 (98%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	3118 (88%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	3544 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	1127 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	976 (87%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	3311 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	2907 (88%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	753 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	727 (97%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	2956 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	2579 (87%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	348 (97%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	360 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	1509 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	1483 (98%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i5-8250U Intel UHD Graphics 620 @ 1.10 GHz	422 (34%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.20 GHz	1229 (100%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	46 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	33 (72%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	5901 (84%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	7020 (100%)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	705.3 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	574.1 (81%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	361 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	350 (97%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 1.60 GHz	1680 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz	1647 (98%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	157 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	141 (90%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	549 (89%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	620 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	53 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i5-8250U 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	228 (100%)

Devices using this processor
Intel Core i5-8250U	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
Acer Aspire Acer Chromebook Acer Spin Acer Swift Acer TravelMate Asus UX410UA Asus Vivobook 15 Asus ZenBook 13 Asus ZenBook 14 Dell Inspiron 13 Dell Inspiron 14 Dell Inspiron 15 Dell Inspiron 17 Dell XPS 13 Fujitsu Lifebook Fujitsu Lifebook U938	Acer Swift 3 HP 14-dk0002ng HP 17-CA1105NG Lenovo IdeaPad C340

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