AMD Ryzen 3 5425U vs AMD Ryzen 5 3450U

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AMD Ryzen 3 5425U or AMD Ryzen 3 5425U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5425U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 5425U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3450U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3450U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 3 5425U Name AMD Ryzen 5 3450U
AMD Ryzen 5025U/7000U Group AMD Ryzen 3000U
4 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 5425U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 5425U is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3450U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3450U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
4x Zen 3 Cores 4x
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 5425U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 5425U uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3450U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 3450U uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2020 Release date Q1/2018
6 Execution units 8
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 512
AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
1.5 GHz GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9 Generation 8
7 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
None TDP down 12 W
25 W TDP up 35 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
105 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 5425U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2020
FP6 Socket FP5
1.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Barcelo (Zen 3) Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
7 nm Technology 12 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
11570
11570
AMD Ryzen 5 3450U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
6788
6788

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
6020
6020
AMD Ryzen 5 3450U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
3197
3197

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
4701
4701
AMD Ryzen 5 3450U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
2745
2745

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
2850
2850
AMD Ryzen 5 3450U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
1443
1443

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
1346
1346
AMD Ryzen 5 3450U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
822
822

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
1324
1324
AMD Ryzen 5 3450U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
891
891