Intel Core i5-10500E vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-10500E or Intel Core i5-10500E – 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 Intel Core i5-10500E features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10500E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-10500E Name AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000U
10 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10500E has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10500E is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
6x Cores 8x
None None 3.3 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 16
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10500E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10500E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2020
24 Execution units 8
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 512
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9
14 nm Technology 7 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
 
 

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 15 W watts.
None TDP down 10 W
None TDP up 25 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10500E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2021
LGA 1200 Socket FP6
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 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 --
Comet Lake S Architecture Lucienne (Zen 2)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
195 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
14 nm Technology 7 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
8C 16T @ 1.8 GHz
15850
15850
Intel Core i5-10500E
6C 12T @ 3.1 GHz
11224
11224

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
8C 16T @ 1.8 GHz
7640
7640
Intel Core i5-10500E
6C 12T @ 3.1 GHz
5520
5520

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10500E
6C 12T @ 3.1 GHz
6110
6110
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
8C 16T @ 1.8 GHz
5963
5963

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
8C 16T @ 1.8 GHz
1620
1620
Intel Core i5-10500E
6C 12T @ 3.1 GHz
1467
1467

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
8C 16T @ 1.8 GHz
1264
1264
Intel Core i5-10500E
6C 12T @ 3.1 GHz
1062
1062