AMD Ryzen 3 5425U vs Intel Core i5-1235U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 Intel Core i5-1235U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1235U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
4 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i5
AMD Ryzen 5025U/7000U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
AMD Ryzen 3 5425U Name Intel Core i5-1235U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-1235U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 4.4 GHz
4 CPU Cores 10
None None 0.9 GHz
8 Threads 12
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.6 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.3 GHz
4x Zen 3 Cores None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking No
None None 1.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 2x Golden Cove
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-1235U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1235U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
9 Generation 13
Q1/2020 Release date Q1/2022
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 80
384 Shaders 640
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
1.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7 nm Technology 10 nm
AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12.1
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
25 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 55 W
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-1235U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Barcelo (Zen 3) Architecture Alder Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
7 nm Technology 10 nm
FP6 Socket BGA 1744
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
1.0 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
13681
13681
AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
11570
11570

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
9378
9378
AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
6020
6020

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
7764
7764
AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
4796
4796

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
4701
4701
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
4132
4132

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
2089
2089
AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
1663
1663

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
1668
1668
AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
1324
1324

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
1479
1479
AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
1346
1346