AMD Ryzen 5 5500U vs Intel Core i5-8279U

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U or AMD Ryzen 5 5500U – 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 5500U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
The Intel Core i5-8279U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8279U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Name Intel Core i5-8279U
AMD Ryzen 5000U Group Intel Core i 8000U
4 Generation 8
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-8279U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8279U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
6x Cores 4x
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 8
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-8279U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8279U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Q1/2020 Release date Q4/2017
7 Execution units 48
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
448 Shaders 384
AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
1.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9 Generation 9.5
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 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
10 W TDP down None
25 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 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 i5-8279U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2019
FP6 Socket BGA 1528
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 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 --
Lucienne (Zen 2) Architecture Coffee Lake U
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 320 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
7 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
13210
13210
Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
7965
7965

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
5622
5622
Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
3953
3953

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
5237
5237
Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
4382
4382

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
2573
2573
Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1702
1702

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
1437
1437
Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1255
1255

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
1134
1134
Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1035
1035

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
462
462
Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
402
402