AMD Ryzen 5 3500U vs Intel Core i5-8265U – Intel manages to surpass AMD
This is a showdown between the updated Intel Core i5-8265U and AMD’s latest Ryzen 5 3500U. We are expecting to see a fierce battle since both of these devices use 15W and are aimed at around the same target group.
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Specs overview
AMD’s contender is built on the new 12nm Zen+ architecture, while Intel is relying on their good old 14nm FinFET lithography. As we mentioned both the Ryzen 5 3500U and the Core i5-8265U is rated at 15W TDP. Additionally, both processors are featuring four cores and eight threads with the AMD working at 2.10-3.70 GHz, whereas the Intel counterpart has a lower base but a higher Turbo clock – 1.60-3.90 GHz. In the same time, Intel has an advantage in the Cache department – 6MB versus 4MB of the Ryzen 5.
Memory-wise both of them support dual-channel memory with a speed of up to 2400 MHz. In addition to that, the internal GPUs comprise the Radeon RX Vega 8 for the Ryzen 5 3500U and the Intel UHD Graphics 620 for the Core i5-8265U.
You can check out the full specs of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U and the Intel Core i5-8265U.
Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8265 is a hefty 13% faster than its opponent.
Conclusion
According to the synthetic benchmarks the Core i5-8265U emerged as a clear winner in this challenge. Despite its lower Base frequency and a larger die, the Intel contender managed to grasp the win from the Ryzen 5 3500U. In theory, both processors should provide similar performance when put in the same conditions.
All laptops equipped with the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
All laptops equipped with the Intel Core i5-8265U
Author: Alex Iliev
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Your “comparisons” are ludicrous.
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