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AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480PassMark benchmark result:17925N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:4.5 GHzCPU socket:FP6TDP (Thermal design power):15 W

AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

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

Technical score

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User score

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6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
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5.6

Performance

18%

6.1

Cache & Architecture

10%

6.0

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.0

Power & Thermal

4%

8.3

Platform

1%

7.2

Integrated Graphics

â–²Better than 56% of processors
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 5825U

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
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5.6

Performance

18%

6.1

Cache & Architecture

10%

6.0

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.0

Power & Thermal

4%

8.3

Platform

1%

7.2

Integrated Graphics

6.0
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.
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30%

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
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AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
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6.0

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8.0

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6.6
Brand name
AMD
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
FP6
CPU socket
FP6
This processor uses the FP6 CPU socket, which is older than that of 52.7% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
Chipset
X570, B550, A520, X470, B450
Chipset
X570, B550, A520, X470, B450
This processor supports X570, B550, A520, X470, B450 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 67.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
8
N. of physical cores
8
This processor has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
16
CPU threads
16
This processor offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71% of processors and equal to 14% of processors.
Threads per core
2
Threads per core
2
This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.5 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.5 GHz which is higher than that of 56.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.4% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 2.0 GHz
CPU base clock speed
8x 2.0 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 8x2.0 GHz which is higher than that of 57.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
7 nm
Semiconductor size
7 nm
This processor uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 10.9% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 7 nm
Foundry
TSMC 7 nm
This processor is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 56.7% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
L3 cache
16 MB
L3 cache
16 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
4 MB
L2 cache
4 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 55.4% of processors and equal to that of 9.3% of processors.
L1 cache
512 KB
L1 cache
512 KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.5% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
DDR memory version
DDR4
This processor 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
4,267 MHz
Maximum memory speed
4,267 MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 4,267 MHz, which is higher than that of 64.1% of processors and equal to 2.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-3200 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-3200 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-3200 MHz, which is higher than that of 47.6% of processors and equal to 9.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Radeon Vega 8
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 8
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 8
This processor uses the Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 72.9% of processors and equal to that in 3.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
8
Integrated GPU execution units
8
This processor has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 74% of processors and equal to 7.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
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)
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
This processor has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 78% of processors and equal to that of 16% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
15 W
Base power (PL1)
15 W
This processor has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 7 5825U vs the average processor

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  • 8 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    16
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 69.5% higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    17,925
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (17,925 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    17,925 vs 10,572.5
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Barcelo
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Barcelo vs Kaby Lake).
    Barcelo vs Kaby Lake
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    15 W
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 2 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    8
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    7 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    7 nm vs 12 nm
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    95 °C
    This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 20.6% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    3,015
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,015 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,015 vs 2,500
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES, VAES, SHA
    This processor includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES, VAES, SHA vs AES, SHA
  • 8 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    16
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 69.5% higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    17,925
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (17,925 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    17,925 vs 10,572.5
  • 2 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    8
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • 20.6% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    3,015
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,015 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,015 vs 2,500
  • 16.7% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,716
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,716 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,716 vs 1,471
  • 14.3% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    559
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (559 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    559 vs 489
  • 4.7% higher boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.5 GHz
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    4.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    8 x 2.0 GHz
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x2 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    8x2.0 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Barcelo
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Barcelo vs Kaby Lake).
    Barcelo vs Kaby Lake
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    7 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    7 nm vs 12 nm
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    TSMC 7 nm
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    L3 cache
    16 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
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    2 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    4 MB
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    4 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 2.16x more transistors
    N. of transistors
    10.7 billion
    This processor has more transistors than the average processor (10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    L1 cache
    512 KB
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    512 KB vs 384 KB
  • Supports ECC memory
    ECC memory support
    yes
    This processor supports ECC memory, the average processor does not. 32.5% of processors support ECC memory.
  • 45.5% higher memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    4,267 MHz
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4267 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    4,267 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • 1 more supported displays
    Maximum supported displays
    4
    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
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    95 °C
    This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    15 W
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 64.5% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,716
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,716 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,716 vs 4,829
  • 56.4% slower classroom rendering
    Blender (bmw27) benchmark result
    145.54
    This processor has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (145.5 vs 334.1). The average processor needs 334.1 for the Blender Classroom test.
    145.54 vs 334.1
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    95 °C
    This processor has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 92% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is more expensive than the average processor (£480 vs £250).
    £480 vs £250
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
    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)
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    8
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 24
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    Clock multiplier
    20
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    20 vs 28
  • 92% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is more expensive than the average processor (£480 vs £250).
    £480 vs £250
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 64.5% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,716
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,716 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,716 vs 4,829
  • 56.4% slower classroom rendering
    Blender (bmw27) benchmark result
    145.54
    This processor has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (145.5 vs 334.1). The average processor needs 334.1 for the Blender Classroom test.
    145.54 vs 334.1
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    Clock multiplier
    20
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    20 vs 28
  • 1.7% larger die size
    Die size
    180 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (180 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    180 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    8
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 24
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
    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 lower TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    95 °C
    This processor has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C

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What we like about AMD Ryzen 7 5825U

  • Excellent multi-threaded performance due to 8 cores and 16 threads
  • Highly power-efficient Zen 3 architecture, leading to long battery life in laptops
  • Great value for money, often found in high-performance budget devices
  • Capable of handling intensive multitasking, office suites, and dozens of browser tabs
  • Strong enough for light-to-moderate creative work like photo and basic video editing
  • Effective thermal management, typically running quiet and cool under standard loads

What we don't like about AMD Ryzen 7 5825U

  • Integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics are dated and struggle with modern AAA games
  • Significant performance drop-off in newer video encoding standards like AV1
  • Single-core speed is lower compared to some contemporary Intel alternatives
  • Heavily dependent on dual-channel RAM for optimal graphical and system performance
  • Performance can vary significantly based on the manufacturer's TDP configuration (15W to 25W)
  • Lack of AVX-512 support compared to newer processor generations

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is a high-performance mobile processor based on the Zen 3 'Barcelo' architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a 2.0 GHz base clock and a boost frequency of up to 4.5 GHz. Built on a 7nm process with a default 15W TDP, it includes 16MB of L3 cache and integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics operating at 2000 MHz. Its main strengths lie in exceptional multi-threaded performance and power efficiency for thin-and-light laptops, making it ideal for intensive multitasking and professional productivity. However, its primary drawbacks include aging integrated graphics that struggle with modern AAA gaming at high settings and the lack of support for newer DDR5 memory standards.

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