CPU comparison with benchmarks
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 – 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 5 3500 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series. To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket. The Intel Pentium 3550M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series. To use the Intel Pentium 3550M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
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AMD Ryzen 5 |
Family |
Intel Pentium |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500 |
Name |
Intel Pentium 3550M |
AMD Ryzen 3000 |
Group |
Intel Pentium 3000 |
3 |
Generation |
4 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500 is 3.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Pentium 3550M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 3550M is 2.3 GHz
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6x |
Cores |
2x |
4.0 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
None |
3.6 GHz |
Frequency |
2.3 GHz |
6 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Hyperthreading |
No |
Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
6 |
Threads |
2 |
4.1 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
None |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Pentium 3550M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Pentium 3550M uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders and 10 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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GPU (Turbo) |
1.1 GHz |
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Release date |
Q4/2012 |
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Execution units |
10 |
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Direct X |
11.1 |
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Max. displays |
-- |
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Shaders |
80 |
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GPU name |
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) |
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GPU frequency |
0.4 GHz |
0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
2.0 GB |
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Generation |
7.5 |
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Technology |
22 nm |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
-- |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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VP8 |
No |
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VP9 |
No |
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AVC |
Decode / Encode |
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h264 |
Decode / Encode |
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JPEG |
Decode |
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VC-1 |
Decode |
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AV1 |
No |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
No |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
No |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
64.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
32.0 GB |
51.2 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
25.6 GB/s |
DDR4-3200 |
Memory type |
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
Yes |
ECC |
No |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 37 W watts.
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65 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
37 W |
95 °C |
Tjunction max |
100 °C |
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Technical details |
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 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 32.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Pentium 3550M is manufactured using a 22 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q4/2019 |
Release date |
Q4/2013 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) |
Socket |
PGA 946 |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
32.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
2.0 MB |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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Matisse (Zen 2) |
Architecture |
Haswell U |
AMD-V, SVM |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
125 $ |
Release price |
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SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
Chiplet |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
7 nm |
Technology |
22 nm |
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