AMD Ryzen 5 3500U vs Intel Core i5-8300H

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U or AMD Ryzen 5 3500U – 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 AMD Ryzen 5 3500U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
The Intel Core i5-8300H features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8300H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Name Intel Core i5-8300H
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
2 Generation 8
AMD Ryzen 3000U Group Intel Core i 8000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-8300H has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8300H is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-8300H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8300H uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2016
12 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
8 Execution units 24
8 Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 45 W watts.
35 W TDP up None
105 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
12 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured using a 12 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 Intel Core i5-8300H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2019 Release date Q2/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Picasso (Zen+) Architecture Coffee Lake H
12 nm Technology 14 nm
FP5 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
15313
15313
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
11645
11645

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
4235
4235
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
3625
3625

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3776
3776
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
2907
2907

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3401
3401
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
2579
2579

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1833
1833
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
1647
1647

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1689
1689
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
1483
1483

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1254
1254
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
976
976

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1026
1026
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
727
727

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
795
795
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
620
620

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
574.1
574.1
Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
487.6
487.6

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
397
397
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
360
360

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
169
169
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
141
141

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
48
48
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
33
33