Intel Core i5-1235UL vs AMD Ryzen 5 5625U

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Intel Core i5-1235UL or Intel Core i5-1235UL – 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 i5-1235UL features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1235UL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5625U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group AMD Ryzen 5025U/7000U
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i5-1235UL Name AMD Ryzen 5 5625U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1235UL has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 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 5625U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5625U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
No Overclocking No
None None 3.4 GHz
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10 CPU Cores 6
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4.3 GHz
12 Threads 12
None None 6x Zen 3
None None 2.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1235UL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1235UL 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 5625U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 5625U uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
80 Execution units 7
10 nm Technology 7 nm
12.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2020
640 Shaders 448
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.8 GHz
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
13 Generation 9
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 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.
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1235UL 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 5625U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
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Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Alder Lake U Architecture Barcelo (Zen 3)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
BGA 1744 Socket FP6
6.5 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
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