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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£160
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • PassMark benchmark result: 6927
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.7 GHz

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

3.9

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%

3.9

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.9

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%

4.9

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

8.3

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.7

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

  • 2.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.8

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.4

    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 PRO 3500U is a quad-core, eight-thread mobile processor based on the 12nm Zen+ architecture, designed primarily for thin business laptops. It features a base clock speed of 2.1 GHz with a maximum boost clock of 3.7 GHz, 4MB of L3 cache, and a low 15W TDP for power efficiency. Key strengths include its integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, which provide competent performance for daily productivity and light creative tasks, alongside 'PRO' enterprise features like full memory encryption and enhanced manageability. However, its downsides include an aging architecture that is less efficient than newer Zen 2 or Zen 3 designs, a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, and a tendency to experience thermal throttling in poorly cooled laptop chassis.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 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%

?

Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

3.9
AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a technical score of 3.92 points, which is lower than that of 84.2% 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 Pro 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%

3.9

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

5.7
AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 78% 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 Pro 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 Pro 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
AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U 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
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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 3500U 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 Pro 3500U 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 3500U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 12-35 W
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AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U vs the average processor

  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 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 Pro 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
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 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 Pro 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
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U 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.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U 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
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 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 Pro 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
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Built-in hardware support for accelerating encryption and cryptographic tasks.
    When it matters: When encryption speed or secure workloads matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U 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 Pro 3500U 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
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U 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).
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U 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.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

Total
Platform
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 38.9% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (899 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 23.2% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,907 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 14% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 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.
  • 46.7% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,483 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 25.6% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (360 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 45.9% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,595 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 34.2% lower PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,927 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 43.1% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 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 Pro 3500U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Picasso vs Kaby Lake).
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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.
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U 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 Pro 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 Pro 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.
  • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U 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.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 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 Pro 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)).
  • 38.9% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (899 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 Pro 3500U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (899 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.899 vs 1,471
  • 23.2% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,907 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 Pro 3500U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,907 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,907 vs 2,483
  • 14% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 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 Pro 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
  • 46.7% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,483 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 Pro 3500U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,483 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,483 vs 2,783
  • 43.1% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 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 Pro 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.0.976 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 25.6% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (360 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 Pro 3500U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (360 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.360 vs 484
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 3500U?

  • Strong value for money in budget and mid-range laptops
  • Capable integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics for light gaming and photo editing
  • Solid multitasking performance due to 4 cores and 8 threads
  • Energy efficient with a 15W TDP, helping with battery life in ultraportables
  • Supports professional features like ECC memory and hardware virtualization
  • Performs well for daily office tasks, web browsing, and document work

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U?

  • Integrated GPU reserves up to 2GB of system RAM, which can limit available memory on 8GB systems
  • Uses older 12nm Zen+ architecture, making it less efficient than newer 7nm Zen 2/3 models
  • Tends to run at high temperatures (up to 90°C) in some thin laptop designs
  • Base clock speed of 2.1 GHz can feel slow for CPU-heavy professional applications
  • Often found in budget laptops with subpar screens, keyboards, or limited RAM expandability
  • Struggles with modern, demanding AAA games and heavy multitasking like large AutoCAD projects

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01/03/2026
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is a 12nm "Picasso" mobile processor launched in 2019 for budget business laptops, featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 15W TDP. It serves as a secure, management-focused alternative to the standard Ryzen 5 3500U, providing reliable performance for daily office tasks and multitasking. Key pros include excellent price-to-performance for everyday productivity,...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/07/2023
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is a 12nm Zen+ quad-core mobile processor from early 2019, designed for thin, business-focused laptops with 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 2.1–3.7 GHz clock speed. It specifically offers enterprise-grade security features, including DASH manageability and AMD Memory Guard, differentiating it from standard consumer chips. Pros include the integrated Radeon Vega 8...Read more

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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U - Benchmark Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U and Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U are nearly identical, featuring the same 12nm "Picasso" architecture with 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 15W TDP tailored for thin laptops. While both offer similar performance with integrated Vega 8 graphics, the PRO model adds enterprise-grade security and management features. Despite solid efficiency, both models suffer from being based on...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
09/04/2019
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U Processor (Picasso APU) Review

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is a 12nm "Picasso" APU designed for business laptops, featuring four Zen+ cores with integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics. It provides a modest 8% performance increase over previous generations, offering competent integrated graphics that often outperform Intel 8th-gen counterparts. However, the chip is limited by its 15-watt TDP and older Zen+...Read more

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nbreview.de
31/07/2019
Review: ThinkPad T495 AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U Quad-Core

The Lenovo ThinkPad T495, as tested by NBReview, is a robust business laptop featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U, renowned for its excellent build quality, quiet keyboard, and a high-quality 400-nit "Low Power" display. Performance-wise, it outperforms the Intel-based T490 in graphical tasks using Radeon Vega graphics and excels in general office applications and light video editing....Read more

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notebookcheck.com
01/07/2023
Performance Review: Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U - Notebookcheck

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U is the superior performer among the trio, offering six Zen 3+ cores, 12 threads, and modern features like DDR5 and USB4 support. While it boasts significant speed advantages, its higher power consumption (up to 28W) in some configurations is a potential downside compared to the stricter 15W limits of the other models. The Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U, utilizing 12nm Zen+...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
30/06/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark Results for AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X (14nm "Zen") is an 8-core/16-thread processor that launched in 2017 with a 3.6 GHz base and 4.0 GHz boost clock, functioning as a high-performance, cost-effective alternative to Intel’s HEDT lineup. It excelled in productivity, offering significant multi-threaded performance for tasks like 3D rendering and 4K encoding, supported by the longevity of the AM4...Read more

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boutique.ateliers-du-bocage.fr
30/06/2026
Review and Specs: Lenovo ThinkPad X395 - Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

The refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad X395, listed by Ateliers du Bocage, is a 1.28 kg, 13.3-inch ultraportable powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U processor and Radeon Vega 8 graphics. It is designed for durability with MIL-STD-810G certification and features a Full HD anti-glare display, making it suitable for professionals. Key security and connectivity features include a fingerprint...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
30/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (Arrow Lake) delivers exceptional multi-threaded performance, achieving 18,964 points in CPU-Z to outpace the i9-14900K by 12-15% despite lacking Hyper-Threading. This makes the 24-core chip a strong option for heavily threaded productivity workloads, supported by increased power efficiency over previous generations. However, the validation reveals...Read more

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tuttotech.net
21/09/2020
Lenovo ThinkPad T495 Review: Excellent for Security and Reliability

The Lenovo ThinkPad T495 is a robust business laptop featuring AMD Ryzen PRO processors, offering enhanced security via a TPM 2.0 chip, physical webcam shutter, and excellent Linux compatibility. It is lauded for its superior keyboard, durable build, and a versatile port selection that includes HDMI 2.0 and USB-C with Power Delivery. The integrated Radeon Vega graphics provide...Read more

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tomshw.it
22/04/2020
Lenovo ThinkPad T495 review: Ryzen PRO for professionals

The Tom's Hardware Italy review highlights the Lenovo ThinkPad T495 as a robust business laptop featuring the AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U, which delivers strong multitasking and superior graphics performance compared to Intel alternatives. Pros include a durable military-grade chassis, excellent keyboard, and versatile port selection with USB-C Power Delivery. However, the notebook faces...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 market-leading, budget-friendly processors that deliver high-end, 6-core/12-thread performance suitable for modern gaming and general productivity. Key pros include exceptional value for money, significant IPC gains over previous generations, and strong gaming performance at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. While the...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
11/11/2019
Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14API 81N6004UGE Review

The Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14API (81N6004UGE) is a 14-inch, budget-friendly 2-in-1 convertible powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U and Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics, offering solid everyday performance with an aluminium lid and a comfortable backlit keyboard. While versatile, the device is hindered by a dim, low-contrast display with limited color space, and it becomes heavy for tablet use....Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
07/11/2020
HP EliteBook 845 G7 review: AMD laptop is even better with Ryzen 5 than with Intel

According to a NotebookCheck review, the HP EliteBook 845 G7 featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U outperforms 10th Gen Intel Core i7 alternatives, offering superior multi-core productivity performance in a durable 1.48 kg aluminum chassis. The laptop features excellent battery life exceeding 13 hours, fast charging, and significant upgradeability, including two SODIMM RAM slots,...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
18/11/2020
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 AMD Review: The best business laptop you can buy (Includes T495/3500U benchmarks)

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 AMD is recognized as a premier business laptop, heavily featuring the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U processor for superior multi-core performance over Intel equivalents. It maintains a durable, military-grade magnesium alloy chassis and features an excellent, comfortable keyboard alongside a high-quality "Low Power" FHD display. Despite, significant limitations...Read more

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