Intel Core i5-L16G7 vs AMD Ryzen 5 4500U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-L16G7 or Intel Core i5-L16G7 – 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-L16G7 features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 5 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-L16G7, you'll need a motherboard with a FC-CSP1016 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
12 Generation 3
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i L Group AMD Ryzen 4000U
Intel Core i5-L16G7 Name AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 5 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.4 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 4500U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
5 CPU Cores 6
5 Threads 6
None None 4.0 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
None None 2.3 GHz
None None 6x
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
1.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Hyperthreading No
4x Tremont Cores B None
1x Sunny-Cove Cores A None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-L16G7 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU), which has 512 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
12 Generation 9
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2020
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 6
512 Shaders 384
0.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 1.5 GHz
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU) GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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 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 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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
8.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 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 up 25 W
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
5 W TDP down 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2020
Lakefield 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
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 7 nm
FC-CSP1016 Socket FP6
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
309 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
4097
4097
Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C 5T @ 1.4 GHz
1754
1754

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
1921
1921
Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C 5T @ 1.4 GHz
577
577

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
894
894
Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C 5T @ 1.4 GHz
251
251

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
448
448
Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C 5T @ 1.4 GHz
272
272

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
176
176
Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C 5T @ 1.4 GHz
107
107