Ryzen 5 3500U

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 3500U

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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 3500U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,924 Rank: 929
Rank Name Score Visual
925 Core i3-6098P 4,931
+0.1%
926 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,928
+0.1%
927 Core i7-4800MQ 4,925
+0%
928 Core i7-5550U 4,925
+0%
929 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,924
930 Xeon D-1521 4,924
+0%
931 Core i3-6100T 4,924
+0%
932 Xeon E3-1235L v5 4,922
+-0%
933 Pentium 6805 4,922
+-0%
934 Pentium G4500T 4,921
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 5 3500U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,698 Rank: 963
Rank Name Score Visual
959 Xeon E3-1535M v6 4,702
+0.1%
960 Core i5-2550K 4,702
+0.1%
961 Core i7-990X 4,700
+0%
962 Core i5-4460 4,699
+0%
963 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,698
964 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4,698
+0%
965 Xeon E3-1245 v5 4,696
+-0%
966 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,695
-0.1%
967 Intel Core i3-380UM 4,693
-0.1%
968 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,693
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 5 3500U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,074 Rank: 894
Rank Name Score Visual
890 Core i3-7167U 5,081
+0.1%
891 Core M3-7Y32 5,080
+0.1%
892 EPYC 7H12 5,078
+0.1%
893 Core i7-6700T 5,076
+0%
894 Ryzen 5 3500U 5,074
895 Core i7-4700HQ 5,074
+0%
896 Core i5-6260U 5,070
-0.1%
897 Celeron G4930 5,070
-0.1%
898 Xeon E3-1275 v3 5,070
-0.1%
899 Xeon E3-1275 V2 5,068
-0.1%

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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 3500U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,649 Rank: 829
Rank Name Score Visual
825 Core i7-8550U 4,650
+0%
826 Ryzen 7 2700U 4,650
+0%
827 Core i7-4800MQ 4,650
+0%
828 Core i7-4710MQ 4,650
+0%
829 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,649
830 Xeon E3-1220 v6 4,649
+0%
831 Core i5-7500 4,649
+0%
832 Core i5-4670S 4,649
+0%
833 Core i5-1030NG7 4,649
+0%
834 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,648
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 3500U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,720 Rank: 643
Rank Name Score Visual
639 Ryzen 7 2700U 4,722
+0%
640 Core i7-980X 4,722
+0%
641 Xeon E3-1260L v5 4,721
+0%
642 Core i5-10400H 4,721
+0%
643 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,720
644 Xeon D-1531 4,720
+0%
645 Core i7-8709G 4,720
+0%
646 Xeon E3-1270 v5 4,719
+-0%
647 Xeon E3-1240 v5 4,719
+-0%
648 Xeon Gold 5122 4,718
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 3500U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,613 Rank: 927
Rank Name Score Visual
923 Xeon X5687 4,616
+0.1%
924 Core i5-7267U 4,615
+0%
925 Xeon W3670 4,615
+0%
926 Xeon D-1518 4,614
+0%
927 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,613
928 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,613
+0%
929 Core i7-6660U 4,613
+0%
930 Core i7-2600S 4,613
+0%
931 Core i3-6300 4,612
+-0%
932 Xeon X5677 4,612
+-0%

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Ryzen 5 3500U Details

Released in January 2019, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U stands as a notable entry in the mobile processor lineup, built on the Zen+ architecture and fabricated on a 12 nm process by GlobalFoundries. While it may seem dated by modern standards, its design prioritizes efficiency and integrated graphics performance, making it a compelling choice for budget-friendly laptops and thin-and-light devices. As of early 2026, the Ryzen 5 3500U remains relevant in the entry-level mobile segment, particularly for users who value balanced performance and power efficiency over raw computational power. Its integrated Radeon Vega 8 GPU offers decent graphics performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks, setting it apart from many of its predecessors that relied on weaker integrated solutions.

The processor features four cores and eight threads, enabled by AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, allowing it to handle multitasking and multithreaded applications with reasonable efficiency. With a base clock of 2.1 GHz and a boost frequency of up to 3.7 GHz, it delivers responsive performance for everyday computing, including web browsing, office productivity, and video streaming. The chip operates within a 15 W TDP, with a configurable range from 12 W to 35 W, enabling flexibility in power management for different usage scenarios. It supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB and a peak memory bandwidth of 35.76 GB/s, ensuring adequate data throughput for typical workloads.

Cache-wise, the Ryzen 5 3500U includes 0.375 MiB of L1 cache, 2 MiB of L2 cache, and a shared 4 MiB L3 cache, providing a solid foundation for data access and reducing latency in memory-intensive operations. It uses the Socket FP5 interface, which is common in modern mobile platforms, and supports PCIe 3.0 for high-speed peripheral connectivity. The integrated Radeon Vega 8 GPU, with 8 execution units and 512 unified shaders, can reach a burst frequency of 1.2 GHz and supports up to four displays simultaneously, making it suitable for basic multimedia and light creative tasks.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 5 3500U achieves an overall score of 4924, ranking it #929 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 5074 places it at #894, demonstrating strong performance in tasks that rely on high clock speeds, while its multicore score of 4698, ranking #963, indicates solid scaling across multiple threads. Compared to its contemporaries, it outperforms many entry-level Intel Core i3 and Pentium processors, and holds its own against some mid-range mobile CPUs from the same era. However, it trails significantly behind modern high-end processors, as seen in the top 50 rankings where it is far behind the likes of the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K.

The Ryzen 5 3500U supports a range of modern technologies, including AVX and AVX2 instruction sets, AES encryption, and AMD-V virtualization, enhancing performance in computation-heavy applications and improving security and virtual machine efficiency. It also includes SenseMI technology for adaptive performance tuning and features such as FMA3, BMI1, and BMI2 for advanced computation and bit manipulation. Despite its age, the processor remains a viable option for users seeking a reliable, energy-efficient CPU for general-purpose computing and light multimedia use, particularly in systems where discrete graphics are not required.
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 5 3500U
Family: Ryzen
Series: 3000
Model Number: 3500U
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Zen+
Core Name: Picasso
Socket: Socket FP5
Package: Socket
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

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 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: 1200 MHz
Execution Units: 8
Unified Shaders: 512

Physical Specifications

Process: 12 nm
Die Area: 209.78 mm²
Transistor Count: 4.94 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 HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD SMT NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl
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