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  • Avg. price: ~£330
  • PassMark benchmark result: 6822
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.7 GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.8

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%

3.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.8

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%

2.8

Performance

18.0%

4.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.3

Platform

1.0%

7.2

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

  • 2.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.8

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.9

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.7

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 2.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.8

    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 3500U is a mid-range mobile processor based on the 12nm Zen+ (Picasso) architecture, featuring 4 cores and 8 threads with a base clock of 2.1 GHz and a max boost of up to 3.7 GHz. It integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics with 8 GPU cores running at 1200 MHz and operates at a standard 15W TDP, making it a popular choice for thin and light notebooks. Key pros include its strong multi-threaded performance for daily productivity and significantly better integrated graphics compared to contemporary Intel UHD counterparts, which allows for light gaming and photo editing. However, its main cons include outdated energy efficiency relative to newer 7nm designs, a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, and a tendency to experience thermal throttling or high temperatures in some laptop chassis.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 3500U

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%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

3.8
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a technical score of 3.82 points, which is lower than that of 87.7% 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 3500U 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%

3.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

5.3
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.3 points, which is lower than 91.6% 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 3500U 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 3500U 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

X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320, X300, A300
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U supports X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320, X300, A300 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 78.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% of processors.
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 3500U 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 3500U 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 3500U 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 3500U 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

3.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U reaches a boost clock of 3.7 GHz which is lower than that of 72.7% of processors and equal to that of 3.9% 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 2.1 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a base clock of 4x2.1 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

12 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U uses a 12 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% 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 12 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is built on the GlobalFoundries 12 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% 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 3500U 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 3500U 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 3500U 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 3500U 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 3500U supports memory speeds up to 2,400 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 3500U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2,400 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 3500U 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 3500U 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 3500U 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 3500U 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

300 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
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

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% 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 3500U 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 3500U 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 3500U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 12-35 W
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U vs the average processor

  • 2.43x faster classroom rendering
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,921 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 3500U has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,921 vs 791,745). The average processor needs 791,745 for the Blender Classroom test.1,920.96 vs 791,745
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 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 3500U 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
  • 92.3% faster Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (638.4 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 3500U has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (638.4 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.638.36 vs 331.88
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 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 3500U 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
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    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

    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    What it is: The maximum number of displays the processor can drive at once.
    When it matters: When you plan a multi-monitor setup with integrated graphics.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: 4

    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.4 vs 3
  • 2.43x faster classroom rendering
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,921 vs 791,745). The average processor needs 791,745 for the Blender Classroom test.
  • 92.3% faster Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (638.4 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 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.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 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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Performance
Cache & Architecture
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 22.9% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,915 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 48.4% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,436 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 14% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 29% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,044 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 23.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (369 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 47.6% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,510 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 35.2% lower PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,822 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 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 3500U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Picasso vs Kaby Lake).
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 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 3500U 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 3500U 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.
  • 21.8% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (35.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 50% less memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 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 3500U 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.
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 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.
  • 22.9% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,915 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 3500U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,915 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,915 vs 2,483
  • 48.4% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,436 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 3500U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,436 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,436 vs 2,783
  • 14% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 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 3500U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 29% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,044 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 3500U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,044 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,044 vs 1,471
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 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 3500U 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
  • 23.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (369 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 3500U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (369 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.369 vs 484
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 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 3500U 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 3500U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Picasso 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 3500U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Picasso vs Kaby Lake).Picasso vs Kaby Lake
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 3500U?

  • Great value for money in budget and mid-range laptops
  • Strong integrated Vega 8 graphics for its class, handling light gaming and photo editing well
  • Good multitasking capabilities for everyday office work and web browsing (10-15+ tabs)
  • Energy efficient with a low 15W TDP, contributing to decent battery life in ultrabooks
  • Noticeable performance boost over the previous generation (Ryzen 5 2500U)

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 5 3500U?

  • Heavily reliant on dual-channel RAM; performance drops significantly with single-channel setups
  • Prone to thermal throttling and high temperatures in laptops with poor cooling designs
  • Integrated graphics reserve a portion of system RAM (often 2GB), leaving less for applications
  • Struggles with modern AAA games, often failing to maintain 30 FPS even at 720p low settings
  • Performance is now significantly outclassed by newer generations like the Ryzen 5 4500U or 5500U

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cpubenchmark.net
18/05/2026
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U - CPU Benchmarks Would you like to compare these benchmark results against a specific Intel competitor?

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is a 12nm Zen+ (Picasso) mobile processor with 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 2.1 GHz base clock, achieving roughly 6,822 in PassMark's CPU Mark. It is well-suited for everyday productivity and light multitasking, utilizing integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics that outperform many of its contemporary, entry-level Intel counterparts. With a 15W TDP and support for...Read more

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techadvisor.com
25/12/2020
Avita Liber V Review: Looks but Lacks Longevity

The Avita Liber V is a budget-friendly 14-inch Windows 10 laptop featuring a premium, lightweight 1.28kg aluminum chassis with thin bezels and a unique notched lid design for easy opening. It is well-suited for basic office tasks, web browsing, and streaming, offering a functional, anti-glare display and a conveniently placed, fast fingerprint scanner. Tech AdvisorHowever, the...Read more

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techradar.com
11/03/2021
Avita Liber V review

The Avita Liber V is an affordable 14-inch Windows laptop featuring a sleek, professional aluminum chassis, a 1080p display with slim bezels, and a unique "top-up" webcam notch that facilitates easier opening. While the Ryzen 5 or Intel processor handles basic tasks, the device suffers from slow SATA SSD storage, a dim display with dull colors, and weak speakers. The most...Read more

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thefpsreview.com
31/12/2019
AMD Ryzen 5 Mobile 3500U CPU Review

The FPS Review analysis of the AMD Ryzen 5 Mobile 3500U (12nm Zen+ "Picasso") highlights it as a capable 4-core/8-thread processor for productivity, boasting good single-core performance and efficient thermals without severe throttling. Pros include its 15W TDP suitability for thin-and-light systems, while cons arise in heavy, all-core workloads where frequencies drop to 2.8–2.9GHz,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
14/05/2019
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U vs Intel Core i5-8265U – Intel manages to surpass AMD

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is a 12nm Zen+ 4-core/8-thread processor that offers a solid, budget-friendly, mid-range performance, featuring strong integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics that often outperform Intel UHD Graphics 620. While it holds its own in multi-threaded tasks compared to older Intel alternatives, it is significantly outmatched in efficiency and speed by newer Zen 2-based...Read more

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forums.thefpsreview.com
15/01/2020
AMD Ryzen 5 Mobile 3500U Vega 8 iGPU Review

The FPS Review analysis of the AMD Ryzen 5 Mobile 3500U with Vega 8 iGPU highlights the processor as a capable, budget-friendly option for daily productivity, office tasks, and media consumption, supported by efficient VCN 1.0 hardware decoding. While light gaming is possible, the 15W TDP and limited DDR4-2400 memory bandwidth create significant bottlenecks that restrict performance...Read more

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, built on a 12nm process, offers a 100 MHz clock speed advantage over the 14nm Ryzen 5 2500U, with both featuring 4 cores and 8 threads. While the 3500U provides better efficiency and higher configured TDP (up to 35W) for improved sustained performance, the 2500U remains a cost-effective option with similar core specifications. Despite marginal gains in...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
8. Mai 2019
All our articles with the Ryzen 5 3500U tag: Would you like to see a direct benchmark comparison between the Ryzen 5 3500U and a specific Intel compet...

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is a 12nm Zen+ mid-range mobile processor featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 2.10 GHz base clock with boost capabilities up to 3.70 GHz. Positioned for ultra-low-voltage (ULV) laptops, it provides efficient performance for daily productivity and multimedia tasks with a configurable 12W-35W TDP. LaptopMedia benchmarks show it slightly outperforms the Intel Core...Read more

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notebooks-und-mobiles.de
20. Februar 2020
SCHENKER VIA 15 (AMD Ryzen 5 3500U) Review

The Schenker VIA 15 featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is a highly portable 15-inch laptop with a 1.5 kg magnesium chassis, boasting exceptional battery life thanks to a 91 Wh capacity. While the laptop offers strong multi-core performance for its class, quiet operation, and a solid array of ports, it is constrained by single-channel RAM, which limits overall system speed. Other...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
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All our articles tagged Ryzen 5 3500U - LaptopMedia France

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is a 12nm Zen+ mid-range processor for thin laptops, featuring 4 cores/8 threads, 2.1-3.7 GHz clock speeds, and potent Radeon RX Vega 8 integrated graphics, which outperform Intel counterparts. It offers improved efficiency over the 2500U but trails the Intel Core i5-8265U by roughly 13% in synthetic CPU tests, maintaining competitiveness through better value...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
15/08/2020
Huawei MateBook 13 2020 Review (Ryzen 5 3500U, Vega 8 FHD)

The Huawei MateBook 13 (2020) with Ryzen 5 3500U is a compact, aluminum-chassis laptop offering a high-quality 2K IPS display with a productive 3:2 aspect ratio, closely mimicking a MacBook Air in design. The device features a fast fingerprint sensor, but its performance is hindered by an older Ryzen 3000 series processor, which brings higher power consumption compared to...Read more

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notebookcheck.it
14/09/2019
Lenovo ThinkPad T495 Laptop Review (Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U Processor Test)

The Lenovo ThinkPad T495 is a high-quality, AMD-based business notebook offering a durable chassis, an excellent keyboard, and a bright 400-nit FHD display. It delivers reliable office performance with Ryzen Pro 3000 series processors and superior Radeon Vega graphics, although it suffers from slightly lower raw CPU performance and a lack of Thunderbolt 3 support compared to its...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
20/03/2020
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3: 13 and 15-inch, Intel and AMD, compared

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, available in 13.5 and 15-inch models, maintains a premium, minimalist aluminum design and excellent 3:2 PixelSense display, now featuring USB-C and a user-replaceable SSD. While the 15-inch model offers a larger screen, performance varies; custom AMD Ryzen "Surface Edition" chips in retail models often trail Intel Ice Lake processors found in smaller...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
08/05/2019
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U vs AMD Ryzen 5 2500U – Benchmark and Performance Comparison

The LaptopMedia review compares the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U to the Ryzen 5 2500U, highlighting the transition from 14nm to more efficient 12nm Zen+ technology. The 3500U features higher clock speeds and a 35W TDP option, offering better power management and performance in thin devices, though it retains the same core/thread count and cache. Performance gains, however, are marginal at...Read more

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

The Techtesters review identifies AMD Ryzen 5 processors as the "sweet spot" for most users, transitioning from a budget option to a primary recommendation for gaming and productivity. These chips, including the 5600X and 7600X, deliver strong performance for Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and 4K video editing, surpassing the needs of casual users. Key advantages include an excellent...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
15/06/2020
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U vs Ryzen 5 3500U – there is only one choice

The LaptopMedia review highlights a significant generational leap from the 12nm Zen+ Ryzen 5 3500U to the 7nm Zen 2 Ryzen 5 4500U, which shifts to 6 cores/6 threads and features higher clocks (2.3–4.0 GHz) and an 8MB L3 cache. The 4500U dominates in performance, proving 28% faster in 3D rendering and offering superior speed in Photoshop and gaming due to its optimized 7nm...Read more

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