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AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£270PassMark benchmark result:14120N. of physical cores:6CPU boost clock speed:4.2 GHzCPU socket:FP6TDP (Thermal design power):15 W

AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 53% of processors
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

60%

5.4

Performance

18%

6.2

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

7.1

Integrated Graphics

â–²Better than 54% of processors
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £270

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

60%

5.4

Performance

18%

6.2

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

7.1

Integrated Graphics

5.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

9.1

Price

6.8
Brand name
AMD
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
FP6
CPU socket
FP6
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This processor uses the FP6 CPU socket, which is older than that of 52.7% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
Chipset
N/A
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
6
N. of physical cores
6
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 6 CPU cores, which is more than 49.9% of processors and equal to 13.4% of processors.
CPU threads
12
CPU threads
12
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55% of processors and equal to 14.1% of processors.
Threads per core
2
Threads per core
2
â–² Better than 30% of models
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4.2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.2 GHz which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
6x 2.3 GHz
CPU base clock speed
6x 2.3 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This processor has a base clock of 6x2.3 GHz which is lower than that of 50.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
7 nm
Semiconductor size
7 nm
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 10.9% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 7 nm
Foundry
TSMC 7 nm
â–² Better than 57% of models
This processor is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 56.7% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
L3 cache
16 MB
L3 cache
16 MB
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
3 MB
L2 cache
3 MB
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 3 MB which is larger than that of 50.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L1 cache
384 KB
L1 cache
384 KB
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 44.9% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
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DDR memory version
?
Maximum memory speed
4,266 MHz
Maximum memory speed
4,266 MHz
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 4,266 MHz, which is higher than that of 61.5% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR4-4266 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR4-4266 MHz
â–² Better than 59% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4-4266 MHz, which is higher than that of 58.6% of processors and equal to 2.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 7
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 7
â–² Better than 71% of models
This processor uses the Radeon Vega 7 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 70.7% of processors and equal to that in 2.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
7
Integrated GPU execution units
7
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 7 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 81.3% of processors and equal to 2.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
â–² Better than 56% of models
This processor 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)
15 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
15 W
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 78% of processors and equal to that of 16% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
15 W
Base power (PL1)
15 W
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 10-25 W
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AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, SHA, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Secure Boot, Shadow Stack, GMET, SME, TSME, SEV, SKINIT, Pluton
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Secure Boot, Shadow Stack, GMET, SME, TSME, SEV, SKINIT, Pluton vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Secure Boot, Shadow Stack, GMET, SME, TSME, SEV, SKINIT, Pluton vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Cezanne
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).
    Cezanne vs Kaby Lake
  • 55.8% more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    2.67 MB/core
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2.67 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 51.2% better multi-core performance
    Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score
    4,219
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <702 – >10.8k
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (4,219 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    4,219 vs 2,791
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    15 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    7 nm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    7 nm vs 12 nm
  • 4 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    12
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    12 vs 8
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    105 °C
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, SHA, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Secure Boot, Shadow Stack, GMET, SME, TSME, SEV, SKINIT, Pluton
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Secure Boot, Shadow Stack, GMET, SME, TSME, SEV, SKINIT, Pluton vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Secure Boot, Shadow Stack, GMET, SME, TSME, SEV, SKINIT, Pluton vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, CLMUL, BMI1, BMI2
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, CLMUL, 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, CLMUL, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES, SHA, RSA/PKA
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This processor includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • 51.2% better multi-core performance
    Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score
    4,219
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <702 – >10.8k
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (4,219 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    4,219 vs 2,791
  • 4 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    12
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    12 vs 8
  • 33.6% higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    14,120
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (14,120 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    14,120 vs 10,572.5
  • 30.1% higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    6,282
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (6,282 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    6,282 vs 4,829
  • 10.7% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    2,767
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,767 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    2,767 vs 2,500
  • 8.2% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    529
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <282 – >775
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (529 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    529 vs 489
  • 55.8% more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    2.67 MB/core
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2.67 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Cezanne
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).
    Cezanne vs Kaby Lake
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    7 nm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    7 nm vs 12 nm
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    TSMC 7 nm
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    L3 cache
    16 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    16 MB vs 8 MB
  • 2.16x more transistors
    N. of transistors
    10.7 billion
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <1.303 billion – >25 billion
    This processor has more transistors than the average processor (10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • 45.4% higher memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    4,266 MHz
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4266 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • 1 more supported displays
    Maximum supported displays
    4
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    15 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    105 °C
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    15 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    105 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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.
    105 °C vs 100 °C
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor 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)).
    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)
  • 70.8% fewer GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (7 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    7 vs 24
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 2.3% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    4.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 1.7% larger die size
    Die size
    180 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (180 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    180 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 2.3% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    4.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 1.7% larger die size
    Die size
    180 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (180 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    180 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 70.8% fewer GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (7 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    7 vs 24
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor 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)).
    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
    CPU temperature
    105 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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.
    105 °C vs 100 °C

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05/08/2023
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What we like about AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U

  • Excellent value-for-money, often found in high-quality refurbished business laptops.
  • Strong multi-threaded performance (6 cores/12 threads) suitable for coding, multitasking, and moderate 3D work.
  • Impressive energy efficiency, with many users reporting 6-10 hours of battery life in typical office or student use.
  • Decent integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7) capable of running older AAA games at 720p or competitive titles like CS:GO and Dota 2.
  • Includes professional-grade security and management features (AMD PRO) for business and corporate environments.
  • Stays relatively cool and quiet in well-designed laptops during standard everyday tasks.

What we don't like about AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U

  • Integrated graphics are significantly weaker than newer RDNA-based solutions or Intel's Iris Xe for modern gaming.
  • Lacks support for modern DDR5 memory, being restricted to DDR4 or LPDDR4x standards.
  • Turbo mode can lead to high temperatures (75-85°C) in very compact or thin-and-light laptop designs.
  • Performance in single-threaded tasks and peak turbo speeds are outclassed by newer 12th+ Gen Intel and Ryzen 7000+ series chips.
  • The multiplier is locked, meaning it has no official support for overclocking to gain extra performance.

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U is a Zen 3-based 6-core, 12-thread mobile processor designed for thin and light business laptops, featuring a 2.3 GHz base clock, 4.2 GHz boost, and a 15W TDP. It is manufactured on a 7nm process and includes 16MB of L3 cache, a Radeon RX Vega 7 integrated GPU (up to 1800 MHz), and enterprise-grade security features like AMD Memory Guard and Shadow Stack. Main pros include high multi-threaded performance for productivity, excellent energy efficiency for long battery life, and support for high-speed LPDDR4-4266 RAM. Cons include integrated graphics that are unsuitable for demanding AAA gaming or heavy 3D rendering and a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking.

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