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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£480
  • Avg. price in US: ~$540
  • PassMark benchmark result: 17925
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.5 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 5825U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.2

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%

6.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.2

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%

6.0

Performance

18.0%

6.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.4

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.3

Platform

1.0%

7.2

Integrated Graphics

Good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 4.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    5.4

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    4.9

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.1

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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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.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 5825U

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%

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Integrated Graphics

6.2
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a technical score of 6.15 points, which is higher than that of 66.8% 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 7 5825U 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%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

6.7
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.7 points, which is higher than 61.9% 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 7 5825U 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

FP6
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U uses the FP6 CPU socket, which is older than that of 51.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% 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
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U supports X570, B550, A520, X470, B450 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 67.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% 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 7 5825U 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+

8
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% 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+

16
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% 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 7 5825U 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

4.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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
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

8 x 2.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a base clock of 8x2.0 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

7 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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
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

TSMC 7 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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
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

16 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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
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

4 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 55.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% 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

512 KB
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% 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 7 5825U 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

4,267 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U supports memory speeds up to 4267 MHz, which is higher than that of 63.7% of processors and equal to 2.6% 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

DDR4-3200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-3200 MHz, which is higher than that of 51.1% of processors and equal to 8.4% 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

64 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% 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

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AMD Ryzen 7 5825U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Radeon Vega 8
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 7 5825U 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 7 5825U 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 7 5825U 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 7 5825U 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 7 5825U 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 7 5825U 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

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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 7 5825U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 7 5825U vs the average processor

  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 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+

    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.16 vs 8
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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 7 5825U 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
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    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

    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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
  • 21.4% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,015 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 7 5825U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,015 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,015 vs 2,483
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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 7 5825U 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
  • 70.2% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (17,925 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (17,925 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.17,925 vs 10,532.5
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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 7 5825U supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Barcelo 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 7 5825U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Barcelo vs Kaby Lake).Barcelo vs Kaby Lake
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 21.4% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,015 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 70.2% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (17,925 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 16.7% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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.
  • 15.5% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (559 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 4.7% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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.
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Barcelo vs Kaby Lake).
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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.
  • 2.16x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has more transistors than the average processor (10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 45.5% higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4,267 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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 lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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 7 5825U 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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Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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 7 5825U 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 lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °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 7 5825U 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).
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is more expensive than the average processor (£480 vs £250).£480 vs £250
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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)).
    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

    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 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

    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 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
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
    When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >33

    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.20 vs 28
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What customers 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 customers dislike 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

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The HP ProBook 455 G9 is a 15.6-inch business notebook featuring a durable all-metal chassis, a spill-resistant keyboard with long key travel, and a responsive touchpad. It offers efficient performance with AMD Ryzen 5000U series processors, boasting excellent upgradeability via two SODIMM slots and an M.2 slot, alongside a quiet cooling system. Battery life is a strong point,...Read more

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