AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
Opinion and specs
Our verdict
BasicThe AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2019.
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs €578.
There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core 5 320 is 126% faster and its entry price is €25 lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U a good processor?
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 212 of 241 and delivers 10.8% of what the fastest one on the market does.
What does the U mean in AMD processors?
The U marks AMD's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.
What year is the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U from?
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U came out in 2019.
What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 5 3500U?
The closest in performance is Intel Core i5-1035G1.
How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U cost?
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs €578.
Which alternative is worth it?
There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core 5 320 is 126% faster and its entry price is €25 lower.
Specs
| Model | 3500U |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| L2 cache | 2 MB |
| Family | AMD Ryzen™ 5 |
| Socket | Socket FP5 |
| L3 cache | 4 MB |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD SoC |
| Boost frequency | 3,7 GHz |
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Frequency | 2,1 GHz |
| Cache | 4 MB |
| Lithography | 12 nm |
| Operating modes | 64-bit |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| Configurable TDP-down | 12 W |
| Tjunction | 105 °C |
| Cache type | L3 |
| Configurable TDP-up | 35 W |
| Generation | AMD Ryzen 3000 Series |
| Base power | 15 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 35 W |
Performance summary
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