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Ryzen 5 3500U
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Ryzen 5 3500U — Benchmarks & Specs

4 cores8 threads15W TDP2019

Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 3500U?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 6,807 points, per PassMark Software.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Ryzen 5 3500U is a processor released in 2019 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 4 cores / 8 threads, boost clock of 3.7 GHz, 15W TDP. Data on this page draws on 8 synthetic benchmark results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 5 3500U, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Ryzen 5 3500U — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 6,807 points PassMark Software 2026-06-04
Cinebench R23 multi 3,451 points GadgetVersus 2026-06-04
Geekbench 6 multi 3,324 points Technical.city (Geekbench 6.4 aggregate) 2026-06-04
Geekbench 6 multi 2,505 points HardwareDB 2024-01-01
PassMark Single Thread 1,909 points PassMark Software 2026-07-04
Geekbench 6 single 1,101 points Technical.city (Geekbench 6.4 aggregate) 2026-06-04
Geekbench 6 single 875 points HardwareDB 2024-01-01
Cinebench R23 single 784 points GadgetVersus 2026-06-04

Full Specifications

pcieGen 3
cores4
tdp w15
marketMobile
socketAMD Socket FP5
threads8
codenamePicasso
process nm12
l3 cache mb4
spec sourceTechPowerUp CPU Database
transistors m4940
base clock ghz2.1
memory supportDDR4
boost clock ghz3.7
integrated graphicsRadeon Vega 8

Ryzen 5 3500U — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 3500U best used for?
Ryzen 5 3500U is a 4-core processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Ryzen 5 3500U released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Ryzen 5 3500U was released in 2019. MSRP isn't on file; current street prices are visible in the Amazon listings linked below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Ryzen 5 3500U compare to its predecessor?
Compare Ryzen 5 3500U side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 3500U?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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