AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database does not contain paired head-to-head test results for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Core i5-110. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and neither processor records a win count. This means the two chips were never directly measured against each other in the same workload suite within the database.

However, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a full set of PassMark workload scores, and those can be examined against the Intel Core i5-110's lack of recorded benchmarks. The Intel Core i5-110 shows zero benchmark entries and an average benchmark score of zero. The Ryzen 5 3501U, by contrast, records an average benchmark score of 14320 and sits at the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Ryzen 5 3501U's workload breakdown shows a wide spread across test types. Its multithread score is 7071, while its single-thread score is 2136. Integer math reaches 26321, floating-point math reaches 12707, and data compression hits 87380. Data encryption scores 5580, extended instructions score 3274, prime number finding scores 21, physics scores 483, and random string sorting scores 10414.

Because the Intel Core i5-110 has no benchmark records, no direct delta percentage can be computed between the two. The database simply has no measurement basis for the Intel part. The Ryzen 5 3501U's nearest rivals are all other processors: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (average score 14336, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (average score 14277, delta +0.3%), the Intel Core 7 160UL (average score 14232, delta +0.6%), and the Intel Core i5-10400F (average score 14185, delta +1%).

The data implies that the Ryzen 5 3501U performs within a narrow band of those four rivals. It is 0.1% behind the Ryzen Embedded V2546, 0.3% ahead of the Ryzen 3 7320C, 0.6% ahead of the Core 7 160UL, and 1% ahead of the Core i5-10400F. These are small margins, suggesting the Ryzen 5 3501U sits in a tightly packed performance tier. The Intel Core i5-110 cannot be placed in that tier from the database, since no measurements exist.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers, different process nodes, and different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile part from the 3000 series, built on the Picasso codename and the Zen+ (Picasso) generation. It uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries, with 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-110 is a desktop part from the Comet Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 50% more physical cores and triple the thread count. Clock speeds also favor the Intel chip: the Ryzen 5 3501U has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-110 has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Intel part boosts 0.60 GHz higher.

Thermal design power points in opposite directions. The Ryzen 5 3501U is rated at 15 watts, a low-power mobile design. The Intel Core i5-110 is rated at 65 watts, a desktop design with more than four times the thermal envelope.

Cache layouts differ in both per-core and shared allocations. The Ryzen 5 3501U uses 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core i5-110 uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has triple the shared L3 cache.

Memory bandwidth favors the Intel part. Both support DDR4 and dual-channel memory, and neither supports ECC. The Ryzen 5 3501U lists a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the Intel Core i5-110 lists 42.7 GB/s.

PCIe support is identical in generation but different in lane configuration. Both use Gen 3. The Ryzen 5 3501U lists no lane count, while the Intel Core i5-110 specifies 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Ryzen 5 3501U uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel Core i5-110 uses UHD Graphics 630.

Sockets are incompatible. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP5, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1200.

Release dates are both listed in the database, with the Intel Core i5-110 dated earlier than the Ryzen 5 3501U. Both are marked as Active in production status. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel Core i5-110 has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core i5-110 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor has a lower thermal design power?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is rated at 15 watts. The Intel Core i5-110 is rated at 65 watts.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration. Neither supports ECC memory. The AMD part has a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, and the Intel part has 42.7 GB/s.

Q: Are there benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-110 in the database?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-110 has no benchmark entries and an average benchmark score of zero. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a complete PassMark workload set with an average score of 14320.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i5-110 uses a 14 nm process from Intel.

The Verdict

The database contains measurements for only one of the two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a complete benchmark profile, an average score of 14320, and a percentile ranking of 69 among all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-110 has no benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and a percentile ranking of 50.

The Ryzen 5 3501U's position among its nearest rivals is clear. It sits within 1% of four other processors, with its closest comparison being the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 at 0.1% higher average score. The Intel Core i5-110's placement cannot be established from the database because no measured data exists for it.

The architectural data favors the Intel Core i5-110 on paper: more cores, more threads, higher clocks, more L3 cache, and higher memory bandwidth. The Intel part also has a higher thermal envelope of 65 watts compared to 15 watts, which allows for those specifications. The Ryzen 5 3501U counters with a smaller process node, a lower power draw, and a measured performance profile.

Which processor should be selected depends entirely on the workload and platform constraints. The Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP5 with a 15 watt TDP. The Intel Core i5-110 is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1200 with a 65 watt TDP. These are different market segments, and the data shows they are not directly interchangeable.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every listed specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz versus 2.90 GHz, and boost clocks are 3.70 GHz versus 4.30 GHz. TDP is 15 watts versus 65 watts.

The process node differs: 12 nm from GlobalFoundries for the AMD part, 14 nm from Intel for the Intel part. The AMD part lists 4,940 million transistors and a 210 mm² die size. The Intel part lists neither.

Cache configurations differ across all three levels. L1 per core is 96 KB on the AMD part and 64 KB on the Intel part. L2 per core is 512 KB on the AMD part and 256 KB on the Intel part. L3 shared is 4 MB on the AMD part and 12 MB on the Intel part.

Memory bandwidth differs: 38.4 GB/s for the AMD part, 42.7 GB/s for the Intel part. PCIe is Gen 3 for both, but the Intel part specifies 16 lanes from the CPU while the AMD part lists no lane count.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 8 on the AMD part, UHD Graphics 630 on the Intel part. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP5 versus Intel Socket 1200.

Market segments differ: the AMD part is Mobile, the Intel part is Desktop. Release dates differ, and the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $200 while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins in the database because it has measured performance data. Its average benchmark score of 14320 places it at the 69th percentile among all CPUs. It is competitive with its nearest rivals, all within a 1% band. Its 15 watt TDP and mobile segment designation make it the only one of the two that the database characterizes as suitable for low-power mobile systems.

The Intel Core i5-110 wins on architectural specifications. It has 6 cores and 12 threads versus 4 cores and 4 threads, giving it a clear advantage in parallel workload capacity on paper. Its base clock is 0.80 GHz higher, its boost clock is 0.60 GHz higher, and its L3 cache is 8 MB larger. Its memory bandwidth is 4.3 GB/s faster. Its 65 watt TDP classifies it as a desktop part with a larger thermal budget.

The Ryzen 5 3501U's workload scores show particular strengths in specific test categories. Data compression reaches 87380, integer math reaches 26321, and random string sorting reaches 10414. Single-thread performance at 2136 and multithread performance at 7071 round out the profile that produces the 14320 average.

The database does not provide enough information to determine where the Intel Core i5-110 would win in any benchmark category, since no tests were recorded for it. Its zero benchmark count and zero average score effectively leaves its use-case wins unmeasured.

The Ryzen 5 3501U also benefits from a smaller process node at 12 nm, which the data associates with denser transistor integration at 4,940 million transistors on 210 mm². The Intel part's 14 nm node lacks those figures entirely.

For a user constrained by a 15 watt power envelope, an AMD Socket FP5 platform, and a mobile form factor, the Ryzen 5 3501U is the only option of the two with database measurements. For a user building on Intel Socket 65 watt desktop with 6 cores and 12 threads, the Intel Core i5-110 offers a higher specification set but no measured verification of those specifications.