AMD Ryzen 3 5125C vs Intel Core i5-1035G4 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C records an average benchmark score of 1902, while the Intel Core i5-1035G4 scores 1861. The AMD part sits about 2.2% higher in the aggregate metric, and both land near the 42nd to 43rd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each chip?

A: The Intel Core i5-1035G4 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C has 2 cores and 4 threads. Despite having half the core count, the AMD chip achieves a higher average benchmark score.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C runs at a 3.00 GHz base clock, which is substantially higher than the Intel Core i5-1035G4's 1.10 GHz base clock. The Intel part compensates with a 3.70 GHz boost clock, while the AMD chip has no separate boost clock listed in the database.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor feature?

A: The Intel Core i5-1035G4 includes Iris Plus graphics, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C integrates Radeon Vega 3 graphics. Both are mobile parts with integrated solutions, but the database does not provide comparative graphics benchmarks.

Q: Which processor was released more recently?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C was released on May 4, 2022, while the Intel Core i5-1035G4 launched earlier on July 31, 2019. The AMD part belongs to the 5000 series based on the Zen 3 architecture.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare between the two?

A: Both processors support DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with identical peak bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and both operate on PCIe Gen 3, though the AMD part specifies 8 lanes (CPU only) while the Intel listing does not provide a lane count.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i5-1035G4 is built on Ice Lake-U, using the Sunny Cove core architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 123 mm². The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne-U codename, manufactured by TSMC on a 7 nm process with a larger 180 mm² die and 10,700 million transistors.

The core count disparity is significant: Intel provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while AMD provides 2 cores and 4 threads. This means the Intel part has double the parallel processing resources at the thread level. However, the AMD chip's Zen 3 cores operate at a much higher base frequency of 3.00 GHz versus 1.10 GHz for Intel, which helps close the performance gap in workloads that favor single-thread efficiency.

Cache hierarchies also differ notably. The Intel chip allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a larger 8 MB shared L3. The AMD part's larger L3 pool is notable given it has fewer cores, suggesting a more generous shared cache allocation per active thread.

Process node and foundry differences are stark: Intel fabricates on its own 10 nm node, while AMD uses TSMC's 7 nm process. The AMD chip's transistor count of 10,700 million versus Intel's unlisted figure, combined with the larger die, indicates a more complex physical implementation. Both processors are mobile segments parts with 15 W TDP, use DDR4 memory on dual-channel buses, and lack unlocked multipliers.

The socket situation differs completely, with Intel using BGA 1526 and AMD using Socket FP6. Both are production-active mobile parts. The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C carries part number 100-000000xxx, while the Intel chip is designated SRGKK.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear but nuanced recommendation. The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C holds a higher average benchmark score of 1902 versus 1861 for the Intel Core i5-1035G4, a margin of roughly 41 points or about 2.2%. The AMD part also sits at the 43rd percentile versus Intel's 42nd, a marginal but consistent edge.

However, the Intel chip's 4-core, 8-thread configuration provides a structural advantage for multi-threaded workloads that the AMD part cannot match on paper. The database shows the Intel part has Cinebench scores across R15, R20, and R23, while the AMD part only has Geekbench scores recorded. This makes direct workload-to-workload comparisons impossible from the available data.

For users who prioritize the highest aggregate performance and the more modern Zen 3 architecture with its 7 nm process and larger shared L3 cache, the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C is the data-backed choice. For those who need physical core count and thread parallelism, the Intel Core i5-1035G4 offers double the threads. The 15 W TDP on both parts means thermal envelopes are identical, so neither has a power-design advantage in the recorded specifications.

Given that the AMD chip achieves a higher average score with half the cores, its per-core efficiency is substantially better. This suggests workloads that are lightly threaded or latency-sensitive would favor the AMD part. Conversely, heavily threaded applications that can utilize 8 threads would likely prefer the Intel chip, though the database lacks comparative multi-core scores for the AMD part to confirm this.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the Intel Core i5-1035G4 and AMD Ryzen 3 5125C:

• Cores: 4 (Intel) vs 2 (AMD)
• Threads: 8 (Intel) vs 4 (AMD)
• Base Clock: 1.10 GHz (Intel) vs 3.00 GHz (AMD)
• Boost Clock: 3.70 GHz (Intel) vs not listed (AMD)
• Socket: Intel BGA 1526 vs AMD Socket FP6
• Architecture: Ice Lake (Intel) vs Zen 3 (AMD)
• Codename: Ice Lake-U vs Cezanne-U
• Generation: Core i5 (Sunny Cove-U) vs Ryzen 3 (Zen 3, Cezanne)
• Process Node: 10 nm (Intel) vs 7 nm (AMD)
• Foundry: Intel vs TSMC
• Transistors: not listed (Intel) vs 10,700 million (AMD)
• Die Size: 123 mm² (Intel) vs 180 mm² (AMD)
• L1 Cache: 80 KB per core (Intel) vs 64 KB per core (AMD)
• L2 Cache: 256 KB per core (Intel) vs 512 KB per core (AMD)
• L3 Cache: 6 MB shared (Intel) vs 8 MB shared (AMD)
• PCIe: Gen 3 (Intel) vs Gen 3, 8 Lanes CPU only (AMD)
• Integrated Graphics: Iris Plus (Intel) vs Radeon Vega 3 (AMD)
• Release Date: July 31, 2019 (Intel) vs May 4, 2022 (AMD)
• Part Number: SRGKK (Intel) vs 100-000000xxx (AMD)

Fields that are identical include TDP at 15 W, memory support for DDR4, dual-channel memory bus, 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, non-ECC memory support, mobile market segment, active production status, and locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark list in the database is empty, meaning there are no direct comparison scores recorded between the Intel Core i5-1035G4 and AMD Ryzen 3 5125C. However, each processor has its own benchmark results that can be interpreted relative to their nearest rivals.

The Intel Core i5-1035G4 records Cinebench R15 multicore at 648 and singlecore at 91, Cinebench R20 multicore at 2703 and singlecore at 381, and Cinebench R23 multicore at 6436 and singlecore at 908. Its average benchmark score of 1861 places it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i3-9350K (1867), 0.4% below the Intel Xeon E5-1630 v4 (1869), 0.9% above the Intel Core i5-7600 (1844), and 0.9% below the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 (1879).

The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C records Geekbench multicore at 2566 and singlecore at 1237. Its average benchmark score of 1902 places it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i3-9100F (1903), 0.3% below the Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 (1907), 0.3% below the Intel Xeon E3-1285 v4 (1908), and 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE (1910).

Looking at the margin between the two processors directly, the AMD part leads by 41 points in average benchmark score, which is about 2.2% over the Intel part. This margin is larger than the differences seen between either chip and its nearest rivals, suggesting the performance gap is meaningful but not dramatic.

The Intel chip's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6436 demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability for a 15 W mobile part, while the AMD chip's Geekbench scores show competitive numbers despite having only 2 cores. The AMD part's singlecore Geekbench score of 1237, when viewed against its 3.00 GHz base clock, indicates excellent per-clock efficiency from the Zen 3 architecture.

In the absence of shared benchmark workloads, the average benchmark score serves as the primary comparative metric. The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C edges out the Intel Core i5-1035G4 in this aggregate measure, and its nearest rival comparisons show it trading blows with desktop-class Intel parts like the Core i3-9100F. The Intel chip, meanwhile, sits closest to older quad-core desktop parts like the Core i5-7600 and Xeon E5-1630 v4.