Ryzen 5 2500U

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 2500U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 5 2500U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,841 Rank: 1003
Rank Name Score Visual
999 Celeron G4930 4,842
+0%
1000 Xeon X5690 4,842
+0%
1001 Xeon W3680 4,842
+0%
1002 Xeon Silver 4116 4,841
+0%
1003 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,841
1004 Pentium G3460 4,839
+-0%
1005 Pentium G3430 4,839
+-0%
1006 Celeron G3930TE 4,837
-0.1%
1007 Pentium G4400T 4,834
-0.1%
1008 Core i7-6822EQ 4,827
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 5 2500U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,705 Rank: 953
Rank Name Score Visual
949 Core i5-6500T 4,711
+0.1%
950 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,707
+0%
951 Core i5-8600T 4,707
+0%
952 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,707
+0%
953 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,705
954 Xeon E3-1225 v5 4,704
+-0%
955 Core i7-10510U 4,704
+-0%
956 Core 2 Duo T5750 4,703
+-0%
957 Xeon E5-2630L v2 4,703
+-0%
958 Core i7-975 4,703
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 5 2500U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,931 Rank: 989
Rank Name Score Visual
985 Xeon D-1527 4,934
+0.1%
986 Core i7-3770S 4,934
+0.1%
987 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 4,933
+0%
988 Core i7-8665U 4,932
+0%
989 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,931
990 Core i7-3820 4,927
-0.1%
991 Core i7-3720QM 4,926
-0.1%
992 Xeon E5-2650 v4 4,923
-0.2%
993 Pentium G3450 4,922
-0.2%
994 Core i5-3360M 4,921
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 2500U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,645 Rank: 846
Rank Name Score Visual
842 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,646
+0%
843 Xeon D-1520 4,645
+0%
844 Core i5-7600T 4,645
+0%
845 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 4,645
+0%
846 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,645
847 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 4,644
+-0%
848 Core i5-3570K 4,644
+-0%
849 Core i7-3740QM 4,644
+-0%
850 Core i5-3570 4,643
+-0%
851 Core i5-8250U 4,642
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 2500U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,703 Rank: 670
Rank Name Score Visual
666 Xeon E3-1271 v3 4,707
+0.1%
667 Xeon E5-2608L v4 4,705
+0%
668 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 4,704
+0%
669 Core i7-8559U 4,703
+0%
670 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,703
671 Xeon E5-2630L v2 4,703
+0%
672 Core i5-9500T 4,702
+-0%
673 Core i7-5775R 4,702
+-0%
674 Core i7-4790 4,701
+-0%
675 Core i7-4771 4,700
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 2500U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,609 Rank: 940
Rank Name Score Visual
936 Core i5-3450S 4,610
+0%
937 Core i5-3350P 4,610
+0%
938 Core i3-1005G1 4,609
+0%
939 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 4,609
+0%
940 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,609
941 Core i5-3470S 4,609
+0%
942 Xeon X5667 4,609
+0%
943 Core i5-2550K 4,608
+-0%
944 Core i5-3335S 4,608
+-0%
945 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 4,607
+-0%

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Ryzen 5 2500U Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Ryzen 5 2500U remains a relevant mobile processor, though its origins trace back to October 2017. Built on the Zen microarchitecture with Raven Ridge integration, it delivers a balanced performance profile suited for mainstream laptops and budget-oriented devices. With a base clock of 2.0 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.6 GHz, the Ryzen 5 2500U leverages Precision Boost 2 to dynamically scale frequency based on workload and thermal headroom. The processor's 14 nm manufacturing process and 4.95 billion transistors reflect its generation, while its 15 W TDP ensures low power consumption and efficient thermal behavior, making it ideal for thin-and-light systems.

The Ryzen 5 2500U features four cores and eight threads thanks to Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), allowing it to handle multitasking and lightly threaded applications effectively. It includes 4 MB of L3 cache, 2 MB of L2 cache, and 0.375 MiB of L1 cache, providing adequate data throughput for everyday computing. Memory support includes DDR4-2400 in a dual-channel configuration, delivering a peak bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, and a maximum capacity of 32 GB across two channels. Connectivity is managed via PCIe 3.0, supporting up to 12 lanes, and the chip integrates the Radeon Vega 8 GPU.

The integrated graphics engine, featuring 512 unified shaders and a maximum frequency of 1.1 GHz, enables basic gaming and multimedia tasks without a discrete GPU. While not suitable for modern AAA titles, it handles older games and video playback efficiently. The processor supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V virtualization, making it capable for software development, virtualization, and encryption-heavy workloads.

Benchmark data reveals the Ryzen 5 2500U’s competitive standing in its era. It scores 4,841 in the Overall Passmark ranking, placing it at #1002 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4,931 ranks #989, while its multicore score of 4,705 sits at #953. These results indicate that the chip performs well in single-threaded applications but shows diminishing returns in heavily parallelized workloads. Compared to modern CPUs, it trails significantly behind the top-tier Ryzen Threadripper and Core Ultra series, but it competes with older-generation mobile and desktop processors like the Core i7-6822EQ and Xeon E3-1245 v2.

Despite being over six years old, the Ryzen 5 2500U remains a viable option for users prioritizing power efficiency and integrated graphics. It is well-suited for general productivity, web browsing, and light content creation. However, for demanding applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, or high-end gaming, a more recent processor would be preferable. Its longevity is a testament to AMD’s efficient design, but its performance ceiling is firmly rooted in the mobile market of the late 2010s.
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500U

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 5 2500U
Family: Ryzen
Series: 2000U
Model Number: 2500U
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Zen
Core Name: Raven
Core Family: 23
Core Model: 1
Socket: Socket
Package:
Chipset: Promontory
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 384 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 256 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 2 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 4 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 1x8+1x4, 2x4+1x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: Radeon Vega 8
GPU Designer: AMD
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz
Execution Units: 8
Unified Shaders: 512

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 209.78 mm²
Transistor Count: 4.95 billion
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI Boost 2 SMT mXFR
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