Intel Core i5-1235U vs AMD Ryzen 5 4680U

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Intel Core i5-1235U or Intel Core i5-1235U – 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 i5-1235U 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.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4680U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4680U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
12 Generation 3
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group AMD Ryzen 4000U
Intel Core i5-1235U Name AMD Ryzen 5 4680U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4680U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4680U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
10 CPU Cores 6
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
12 Threads 12
None None 4.0 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 2.2 GHz
None None 6x
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
1.3 GHz A-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Gracemont Cores B None
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4680U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 4680U uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
13 Generation 9
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2020
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80 Execution units 7
640 Shaders 448
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.5 GHz
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12.1 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 76.8 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
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.
None TDP up 25 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP down 10 W
55 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1235U is manufactured using a 10 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 5 4680U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2021
Alder Lake U Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 1744 Socket FP6
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
6.5 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB