Intel Core i5-1235U vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 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.
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i5-1235U Name AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group AMD Ryzen 5000U
 
 

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 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.
12 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.3 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 3.3 GHz
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 1.8 GHz
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
10 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Gracemont Cores B None
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
None None 8x
None None 4.3 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 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 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.
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
640 Shaders 512
10 nm Technology 7 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
80 Execution units 8
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12.1 Direct X 12
13 Generation 9
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2020
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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 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
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

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.
55 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP down 10 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP up 25 W
 
 

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 7 5700U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
10 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
BGA 1744 Socket FP6
Alder Lake U Architecture Lucienne (Zen 2)
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
8C 16T @ 1.8 GHz
15850
15850
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
13681
13681

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
8C 16T @ 1.8 GHz
9555
9555
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
9378
9378

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
7764
7764
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
8C 16T @ 1.8 GHz
5963
5963

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
8C 16T @ 1.8 GHz
7640
7640
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 7 5700U
8C 16T @ 1.8 GHz
1620
1620

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
1668
1668
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
8C 16T @ 1.8 GHz
1274
1274

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
1479
1479
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
8C 16T @ 1.8 GHz
1264
1264