AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i5-1335U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Core i5-1335U is lopsided in favor of the desktop part. Of the 17 recorded benchmark comparisons, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 takes 14 wins, while the Intel Core i5-1335U manages only 3. The margin of victory varies dramatically by workload type.

The largest single win for AMD comes in the PassMark extended instructions test, where the Ryzen 5 5500 scores 17,236 against 8,974 for the Intel part, a 92.1% advantage. This suggests a significant gap in workloads that leverage advanced instruction set extensions. The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows a similar story: the AMD chip posts 16,429 points versus 8,889.5 for Intel, an 84.8% lead. That is nearly double the multi-threaded rendering performance.

Cinebench R20 multicore continues the trend, with AMD at 6,900 versus 4,935 for Intel, a 39.8% margin. The single-core version of that same test also favors AMD by 39.8%, with scores of 973 and 696 respectively. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD leads 2,319 to 1,684.5, a 37.7% gap. Even Cinebench R15 multicore, the oldest rendering test in the set, shows AMD ahead at 1,656 versus 1,464, a 13.1% difference.

Data compression work heavily favors AMD. The PassMark data compression score for the Ryzen 5 5500 is 245,533, while the Core i5-1335U manages 159,593, a 53.8% advantage. Encryption follows with AMD at 14,851 versus 10,009, a 48.4% lead. Random string sorting also goes to AMD by 37.9%, with scores of 24,757 and 17,953.

Integer math shows a 26.8% AMD advantage, 65,001 versus 51,244. Prime number finding favors AMD by 16.7%, 56 to 48. Floating point math is closer, with AMD ahead just 4.7%, 36,815 versus 35,176. Physics simulation also mildly favors AMD at 7%, 896 versus 837. The PassMark multithread score shows AMD ahead 35.4%, 19,330 versus 14,281.

The Intel Core i5-1335U wins only in single-threaded workloads. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 3,336 against AMD's 3,058, an 8.3% advantage. That same result appears in the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry. The only other Intel win is Cinebench R15 single-core, where Intel edges out AMD 238 to 233, a 2.1% margin. These single-thread wins are notable but small in magnitude compared to the multi-core deficits.

The database average benchmark score places the Ryzen 5 5500 at 19,593, while the Core i5-1335U sits at 18,982. Both parts land in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs tracked, meaning they occupy the same overall performance tier despite the wide spread in individual tests. The nearest rivals for AMD include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 at 19,617 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-12500 at 19,668 (0.4% higher), the Intel Core i7-10700F at 19,499 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core i5-11600KF at 19,723 (0.7% higher). For Intel, the nearest neighbors are the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18,979 (0% difference), the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19,039 (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19,047 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core 3 201E at 19,056 (0.4% higher).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-1335U uses Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-U, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Core counts differ significantly. AMD offers 6 physical cores with 12 threads via simultaneous multithreading. Intel offers 10 physical cores, also with 12 threads, indicating a mix of performance and efficiency cores. Both parts support 12 threads total, but the core composition is not identical in the recorded data.

Cache hierarchies diverge. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a 12 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD design has a larger L3 pool, while Intel allocates more L1 and L2 per core.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The AMD chip runs a 3.60 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.20 GHz. The Intel part has a 1300.00 MHz base clock, which is unusually low for a base figure, and boosts to 4.60 GHz. The boost advantage for Intel is 0.4 GHz, but the base clock is far lower, likely reflecting power management for mobile use.

Power envelopes are starkly different. AMD lists a 65 watt TDP, while Intel lists 15 watts. That 50 watt gap explains much of the performance difference, as the AMD part has far more thermal headroom for sustained multi-core loads.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no bandwidth figure is recorded. PCIe generations differ as well: AMD uses Gen 3, while Intel offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the CPU.

Integrated graphics separate the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has no integrated graphics recorded. The Intel Core i5-1335U includes Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. This makes Intel the only option for systems without a discrete GPU.

The sockets differ as expected: AMD uses Socket AM4 for desktop, while Intel uses BGA 1744 for mobile. AMD's multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, while Intel's is locked. The AMD part belongs to the 5000 series and was released in April 2022. Intel's part launched in January 2023. The launch MSRP for AMD is $159, and for Intel it is $340.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is the clear choice for multi-threaded productivity. Cinebench R23 multicore shows an 84.8% lead, and the PassMark multithread test shows a 35.4% advantage. Rendering, video encoding, and other fully threaded workloads will see substantial benefits from the AMD part. Data compression, encryption, and extended instruction workloads all favor AMD by wide margins, from 48.4% to 92.1%. Integer math also skews heavily toward AMD with a 26.8% lead.

The Intel Core i5-1335U wins in single-threaded tasks, but only modestly. The 8.3% advantage in PassMark single-thread and the 2.1% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core suggest Intel offers slightly better responsiveness in lightly threaded applications. The presence of Iris Xe Graphics gives Intel a decisive edge in systems without a discrete GPU, as AMD offers no integrated graphics at all. The 15 watt TDP also makes Intel suitable for fanless or ultra-thin designs where power draw is a constraint.

For gaming with a discrete GPU, the AMD part likely holds the edge due to its multi-core strength, though no gaming-specific benchmark is recorded. For office work, web browsing, and light productivity, the Intel part's single-thread performance keeps it competitive despite the lower multi-core scores. The AMD part is better suited for sustained heavy workloads, while Intel fits scenarios prioritizing power efficiency and graphics output.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 scores 16,429 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 84.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U's 8,889.5.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-1335U win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, Intel wins the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests with a score of 3,336 versus 3,058 for AMD, an 8.3% margin, and the Cinebench R15 single-core test with 238 versus 233, a 2.1% margin.

Q: What is the difference in TDP between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core i5-1335U has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-1335U includes Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has no integrated graphics recorded.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-1335U has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: AMD supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-1335U |

|---------------|-------------------|---------------------|

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 1300.00 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Cezanne | Raptor Lake-U |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 3 | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | None | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | April 2022 | January 2023 |

| Launch MSRP | $159 | $340 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |