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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90PassMark benchmark result:?N. of physical cores:2CPU boost clock speed:3.0 GHzCPU socket:FP6TDP (Thermal design power):15 W

AMD Ryzen 3 5125C Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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6.0

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 54% of processors
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
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60%

5.8

Performance

18%

5.7

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.2

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.0

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

â–²Better than 55% of processors
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 3 5125C

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
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60%

5.8

Performance

18%

5.7

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.2

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.0

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

6.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
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6.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.2
Brand name
AMD
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
FP6
CPU socket
FP6
This processor uses the FP6 CPU socket, which is older than that of 52.7% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
Chipset
X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
Chipset
X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
This processor supports X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 73.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.5% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
2
N. of physical cores
2
This processor has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
4
CPU threads
4
This processor offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.4% of processors and equal to 26.5% of processors.
Threads per core
2
Threads per core
2
This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
3 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 3 GHz which is lower than that of 92.9% of processors and equal to that of 1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
2x 3.0 GHz
CPU base clock speed
2x 3.0 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 2x3.0 GHz which is lower than that of 82.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
7 nm
Semiconductor size
7 nm
This processor uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 10.9% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 7 nm
Foundry
TSMC 7 nm
This processor is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 56.7% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
L3 cache
8 MB
L3 cache
8 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.8% of processors.
L2 cache
1 MB
L2 cache
1 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 66.9% of processors and equal to that of 17.7% of processors.
L1 cache
128 KB
L1 cache
128 KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4/LPDDR4X
DDR memory version
DDR4/LPDDR4X
This processor supports DDR DDR4/LPDDR4X, which is newer than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to that of 3% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
4,267 MHz
Maximum memory speed
4,267 MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 4,267 MHz, which is higher than that of 64.1% of processors and equal to 2.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR4X-4267 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR4X-4267 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4X-4267 MHz, which is higher than that of 60.9% of processors and equal to 2.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
AMD Radeon Vega 3
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 3
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 3
This processor uses the Radeon Vega 3 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 66.5% of processors and equal to that in 1.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
3
Integrated GPU execution units
3
This processor has 3 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 93.1% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
?
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TDP (Thermal design power)
15 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
15 W
This processor has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 78% of processors and equal to that of 16% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
15 W
Base power (PL1)
15 W
This processor has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.33x more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    4 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (4 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    4 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Barcelo
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Barcelo vs Kaby Lake).
    Barcelo vs Kaby Lake
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    15 W
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    7 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    7 nm vs 12 nm
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    95 °C
    This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR4/LPDDR4X
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4).
    DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    15 W
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    TSMC 7 nm
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2.78x cheaper
    AMD Ryzen 3 5125C is cheaper than the average processor (£90 vs £250).
    £90 vs £250
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME, TSME
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME, TSME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME, TSME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 2.33x more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    4 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (4 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    4 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Barcelo
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Barcelo vs Kaby Lake).
    Barcelo vs Kaby Lake
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    7 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    7 nm vs 12 nm
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    TSMC 7 nm
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2.16x more transistors
    N. of transistors
    10.7 billion
    This processor has more transistors than the average processor (10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR4/LPDDR4X
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4).
    DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4
  • 45.5% higher memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    4,267 MHz
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4267 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    4,267 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    15 W
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    95 °C
    This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    15 W
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    2
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 30.2% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.0 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • Lower base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 3.0 GHz
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x3 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    2x3.0 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    8
    This processor has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    8 vs 16
  • 15.9% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,237
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,237 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,237 vs 1,471
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    L2 cache
    1 MB
    This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    1 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    L1 cache
    128 KB
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    128 KB vs 384 KB
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    2
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 30.2% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.0 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • Lower base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 3.0 GHz
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x3 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    2x3.0 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 15.9% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,237
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,237 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,237 vs 1,471
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    L2 cache
    1 MB
    This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    1 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    L1 cache
    128 KB
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    128 KB vs 384 KB
  • 1.7% larger die size
    Die size
    180 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (180 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    180 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    8
    This processor has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    8 vs 16
  • 87.5% fewer GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    3
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (3 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    3 vs 24
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    95 °C
    This processor has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C

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What we like about AMD Ryzen 3 5125C

  • Efficient performance for daily Chromebook tasks like web browsing and word processing
  • Excellent energy efficiency leading to long battery life for mobile users
  • Impressive heat dissipation due to the 7nm manufacturing process
  • Offers better multitasking capabilities than many entry-level Intel Core i3 counterparts
  • Good value for money when featured in mid-range Chromebooks on sale

What we don't like about AMD Ryzen 3 5125C

  • Limited to only two physical cores, which can struggle with heavy workloads
  • Lacks a 'Turbo' boost feature, keeping it at a fixed 3.0 GHz clock speed
  • Integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics are insufficient for AAA gaming or intensive video editing
  • Slowest variant in the Ryzen 5000C series lineup at launch
  • May experience lag or freezing during high-intensity multi-threaded tasks

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C is a dual-core, four-thread processor designed for premium Chromebooks, built on the 7nm Zen 3 'Cezanne' architecture with a fixed base clock of 3 GHz and no turbo boost capability. Released in early 2022 as part of the 'Barcelo' refresh, it features 8 MB of L3 cache, an integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics solution (3 CUs at 1500 MHz), and a highly efficient 15W TDP that is configurable between 10W and 25W. Its main pros include exceptional power efficiency for all-day battery life in thin-and-light laptops, support for fast LPDDR4x-4266 memory, and enough performance for smooth multitasking in Chrome OS environments. However, its primary cons are the lack of a turbo boost, a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, and a low core count compared to other Ryzen 5000 series chips, which limits it to basic productivity and light media tasks rather than demanding workloads.

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