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  • Avg. price: ~£550
  • PassMark benchmark result: 6486
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.6 GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 2500U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.6

Overall score

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

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.6

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
3.6

Technical Score

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.

Score components:

60.0%

2.7

Performance

18.0%

4.2

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.7

Platform

1.0%

6.8

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 2.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.2

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.4

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.7

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 2500U is a mid-range mobile APU from the Raven Ridge family, featuring 4 cores and 8 threads with a base clock of 2.0 GHz and a boost up to 3.6 GHz. Built on a 14nm process with a nominal 15W TDP, it integrates Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics and supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 memory. Its primary advantages include strong multi-core performance comparable to contemporary Intel i5 chips and superior integrated graphics that handle light gaming and 1080p video playback better than most built-in alternatives. However, its main drawbacks include heavy power consumption that can impact battery life, thermal throttling that prevents sustained maximum boost clocks, and a significant dependence on memory bandwidth for optimal GPU performance.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 2500U

Technical Score

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.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

3.6
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a technical score of 3.57 points, which is lower than that of 92.9% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: 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.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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.

Score components:

60.0%

3.6

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

4.8
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a quality-to-price ratio of 4.8 points, which is lower than 98.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U 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
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FP5
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U uses the FP5 CPU socket, which is older than that of 56.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U 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
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

8
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.6 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U reaches a boost clock of 3.6 GHz which is lower than that of 76.7% of processors and equal to that of 3.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 2.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a base clock of 4x2.0 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

GlobalFoundries 14 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U is built on the GlobalFoundries 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

4 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

32 GB
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon Vega 8
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U uses the Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 72.8% of processors and equal to that in 3.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

8
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 74.1% of processors and equal to 7.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

VP9 (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U supports VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 76.2% of processors and equal to 3.6% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500U vs the average processor

  • 2.43x faster classroom rendering
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,922.5 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the Classroom scene, used to show how quickly the processor can complete a demanding rendering workload.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >1500

    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,922.5 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.1,922.48 vs 791.745
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U 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.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U 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
  • 2x faster Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (664 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the BMW27 scene, used to show how quickly the processor can finish a heavy 3D rendering task.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >290

    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (664 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.663.97 vs 331.88
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U 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
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U 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).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U 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
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U 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).
  • 2.43x faster classroom rendering
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,922.5 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
  • 2x faster Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (664 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U 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.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Platform
Performance
Power & Thermal
  • 3 year/s older release date
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has an older release date than the average processor (2,017 vs 2,020).
    October 2017
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 44.5% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (817 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 27.9% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,791 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 16.3% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 51.4% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,352 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 32.2% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (328 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 50% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,395 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 38.4% lower PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,486 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 18% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    8 usable lanes
  • 50% less memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (38.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 44.5% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (817 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (817 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.817 vs 1,471
  • 27.9% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,791 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,791 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,791 vs 2,483
  • 16.3% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 51.4% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,352 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,352 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,352 vs 2,783
  • 32.2% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (328 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (328 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.328 vs 484
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 5 2500U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 2500U?

  • Integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics significantly outperform competing Intel UHD solutions for light gaming
  • Strong multi-threading performance suitable for productivity and multitasking
  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio compared to contemporary Intel i5 mobile processors
  • Highly energy efficient with a 15W TDP, making it ideal for thin and light ultraportables
  • Maintains stable performance under extended multi-threaded loads with minimal throttling
  • Smooth 1080p video streaming and fast web browsing capabilities

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 5 2500U?

  • Often limited by single-channel RAM configurations in budget laptops, which bottlenecks the iGPU
  • Poor battery life reported in many early laptop models compared to Intel-based equivalents
  • Susceptible to thermal throttling and loud fan noise under heavy gaming or high-pressure tasks
  • Lacks the single-threaded 'snappiness' found in equivalent Intel Core i5 and i7 processors
  • Integrated graphics struggle with modern AAA titles, often requiring 720p resolution and low settings
  • Driver stability was historically hit-or-miss, particularly in early gaming performance

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techspot.com
21/12/2017
Ryzen Mobile Finally Arrives: AMD Ryzen 5 2500U Review

The TechSpot review of the AMD Ryzen 5 2500U marks a significant return for AMD to the mobile market, highlighting the processor's exceptional integrated Vega 8 GPU as a major pro that delivers roughly twice the compute performance of Intel’s UHD Graphics 620. The quad-core APU enables 1080p gaming in titles like Civilization VI and GTA V, while providing strong multi-threaded...Read more

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hothardware.com
30/11/2017
HP Envy x360 15z SSD Update | HotHardware

HotHardware's review demonstrates that replacing the HP Envy x360's stock 7200 RPM hard drive with a Samsung 960 EVO NVMe SSD removes a major bottleneck, drastically improving system responsiveness and reducing boot times to six seconds. While the Ryzen 5 2500U excels in multi-threaded tasks, often beating Intel's 8th Gen competitors in content creation, it lags slightly in...Read more

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notebooks-und-mobiles.de
01/09/2018
Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (Ryzen 5 2500U) Review

The Notebooks-und-Mobiles.de review characterizes the Lenovo ThinkPad E585 as a solid, budget-friendly entry-level business laptop transitioning to AMD's Ryzen 5 2500U platform. While constructed of plastic, it features an aluminum lid for better stability and includes a competent Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU. Strengths include excellent input devices, a dedicated numeric keypad,...Read more

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notebooks-und-mobiles.de
01/12/2018
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U (Laptop) Review - Laptops and Mobiles

The AMD Ryzen 5 2500U, reviewed by Notebooks und Mobiles, is a 15-watt mobile APU that competes with Intel’s 8th-gen Core i5, featuring 4 cores and 8 threads. A major pro is the integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, which outperform Intel’s UHD 620, enabling capable 720p and light 1080p gaming. Multi-core performance is strong for rendering, though single-threaded performance generally...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
23/10/2018
HP 17 Review (Ryzen 5 2500U, FHD, IPS, Vega 8)

The Notebookcheck review of the HP 17 (ca0013ng) highlights a 17.3-inch desktop replacement featuring a Ryzen 5 2500U and Radeon RX Vega 8, representing a significant performance leap for daily multimedia tasks. Key positives include a matte Full HD IPS display with wide viewing angles, quiet operation, and efficient heat management. However, the, device is hindered by poor battery...Read more

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chip.de
19/02/2018
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U Review

The Chip.de review highlights the AMD Ryzen 5 2500U as a competitive 15-watt "Raven Ridge" APU, pairing four "Zen" CPU cores with integrated "Vega" graphics to challenge Intel's mobile dominance. A major strength is the Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU, which significantly outperforms Intel's UHD 620, enabling entry-level 720p/1080p gaming in thin laptops. While strong in multi-threaded...Read more

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computerbase.de
22/01/2018
Ryzen 5 2500U 'Raven Ridge' Review: AMD chases Intel at 15 Watts in notebooks

The ComputerBase review of the AMD Ryzen 5 2500U ("Raven Ridge") highlights the 14nm, 4-core/8-thread APU as a landmark release, effectively ending AMD's notebook market inferiority. When paired with proper cooling, the 2500U successfully competes with and often surpasses Intel’s 15-watt Kaby Lake Refresh chips in both multi-threaded applications and gaming. A significant advantage...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
02/10/2018
HP Pavilion 15 Review (AMD Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8) Laptop

The Notebookcheck review of the HP Pavilion 15 (Ryzen 5 2500U/Vega 8) highlights a modern design, decent performance from the AMD APU, and capable Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics, making it suitable for everyday tasks and light gaming. Despite the stylish chassis, the build is primarily plastic, though it remains portable at roughly 1.7 kg. Key performance advantages include strong...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
02/03/2018
HP Envy x360 15 Review (Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8, SSD, FHD) Convertible

The HP Envy x360 15 with Ryzen 5 2500U is a high-value convertible offering strong multi-thread CPU performance and competent integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics, making it a competitive alternative to Intel/Nvidia setups. While the chassis boasts a premium, sturdy design, the review highlights significant drawbacks, including a dim, limited-color display and below-average battery...Read more

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laptopspirit.fr
13/03/2026
HP Envy x360 13 Review: A stylish 2-in-1 touchscreen ultrabook

The HP Envy x360 13-ag is a stylish, rigid 2-in-1, featuring a high-quality aluminum chassis and a comfortable keyboard, making it a highly portable convertible. Performance is driven by AMD Ryzen processors and Radeon Vega graphics, which deliver strong multi-threaded capability and light gaming performance superior to typical Intel integrated alternatives. While the 13.3-inch IPS...Read more

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notebookcheck.org
25/10/2018
HP 17 (Ryzen 5 2500U, FHD, IPS, Vega 8) Review

The Notebookcheck review of the HP 17-ca0003ng (Ryzen 5 2500U) highlights a budget-friendly desktop replacement featuring capable performance from its AMD APU and Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics, along with a quality Full HD IPS display. While offering solid office and light gaming capability, the device is hindered by a plastic chassis, high idle power consumption, audible fan noise, and...Read more

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notebookcheck.org
07/10/2018
HP Pavilion 15 Review (AMD Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8)

The HP Pavilion 15 (cw0002ng), featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 2500U and Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics, offers a stylish, slim design with an aluminum keyboard deck and a versatile port selection, including USB Type-C. However, maintaining the device is challenging due to hidden screws under rubber feet, and the Full HD IPS display suffers from limited color accuracy and low peak brightness....Read more

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hardware
27/11/2017
Ryzen Mobile Debuts with HP Envy x360: Initial Benchmarks vs Intel

The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W is a high-end 27-inch, 1440p gaming monitor utilizing a 4th-gen Tandem WOLED panel to deliver a 540Hz refresh rate and 0.02ms response time for exceptional motion clarity. Key performance advantages include vastly improved peak brightness via Tandem technology, a unique "True Black Glossy" finish, and a dual-mode feature supporting a 720Hz mode at...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
08/05/2019
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U vs AMD Ryzen 5 2500U – benchmarks and performance comparison

According to LaptopMedia, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U acts as a refined, 12nm Zen+ update to the Ryzen 5 2500U, featuring 4 cores/8 threads and a 100 MHz clock speed increase. While offering improved thermal efficiency and higher configurable TDP (up to 35W) as a "pro," the 3500U delivers only marginal performance gains of roughly 5-7% over the 2500U, with the Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
10/09/2018
HP Envy 13 x360 Review: A Ryzen-powered 2-in-1 convertible

The HP Envy 13 x360 is a premium, compact 2-in-1 featuring an all-aluminum design, a comfortable keyboard, and an accurate touchpad. While offering a high-quality 91% sRGB display, the screen utilizes low-frequency PWM for brightness, which may cause eye strain. The AMD Ryzen 5 2500U with Radeon Vega 8 graphics delivers competitive performance, though the device suffers from limited...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
10/01/2018
HP Envy x360 15-bq100nd review: Ryzen Mobile is finally here!

The AMD Ryzen 5 2500U is a Raven Ridge quad-core mobile processor, offering a major performance boost over previous Bristol Ridge chips with single- and multi-threaded performance comparable to Intel’s Core i5-8250U. A key advantage is the integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics, which outperforms Intel UHD Graphics 620 to provide solid casual gaming capabilities without a dedicated...Read more

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tweakers.net
27/09/2018
AMD Ryzen vs. Intel - Lenovo Yoga 530 Laptops Compared

The Lenovo Yoga 530, a mid-range 2-in-1 convertible, features a sturdy build, reliable 360-degree hinges, and a quality input experience, though it is slightly bulky with a dim display. Performance tests show AMD Ryzen variants offer superior integrated graphics (Vega 8/10) for light gaming compared to Intel, while Intel's Core i5-8250U provides better single-core CPU speeds....Read more

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techtesters.eu
20/09/2019
AMD Ryzen 5 Review & Buying Guide

The Techtesters review identifies the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and 3600X as a pivotal, budget-friendly turning point, offering high-end, multi-core performance for tasks like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, previously reserved for i7 processors. Key pros include exceptional price-to-performance, high energy efficiency, and a capable stock cooler, though it may struggle with professional 4K...Read more

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