AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS vs Intel Core i5-12500 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-12500 is the clear performance leader in this comparison, winning 20 of the 23 head-to-head benchmark comparisons recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS manages only 3 wins. The Intel part dominates in multi-threaded workloads, single-threaded tasks, and most specialized compute tests. Its largest margin comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it leads by 94.6%. That is a decisive gap for heavily threaded rendering and encoding work.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS wins in a narrow set of scenarios: 3DMark 4-thread, PassMark data encryption, and PassMark integer math. The 4-thread 3DMark win is slim at 1.2%, and the integer math win is also 1.2%, which puts them nearly identical in that workload. The encryption win is more substantial at 11.9% in AMD's favor, indicating a measurable advantage in cryptographic tasks. Outside those three tests, the AMD part trails in every other recorded benchmark, often by wide margins.

The Intel processor also holds a strong position in physics simulation and prime number computation. It leads PassMark physics by 47.2% and PassMark find prime numbers by 53.1%. Floating point math sees Intel ahead by 35.1%. These results point to a chip that handles computational density better across the board, not just in simple thread scaling.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-12500 is a desktop part built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture, specifically Alder Lake-S. It uses a 10 nm process and is fabricated by Intel. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is a mobile processor based on Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. Both chips have 6 cores and 12 threads, so the core count is identical. The architectural differences therefore come down to process node, cache hierarchy, and platform features.

Intel's cache layout is larger per core. The i5-12500 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip also has a larger die at 163 mm² versus AMD's 208 mm², despite the AMD part being on a smaller process node. Both have dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD chip officially supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s; the Intel part does not have a bandwidth figure in the data.

The platform sockets differ entirely. Intel uses Socket 1700, while AMD uses Socket FP7. The Intel chip has a 65 W TDP, whereas the AMD mobile part is rated at 35 W, reflecting its laptop-oriented design. Intel's integrated graphics is UHD Graphics 770, while AMD pairs the Ryzen 5 7535HS with Radeon 660M. PCIe support also differs: Intel offers Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the database is Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 16759 against AMD's 8613, a 94.6% advantage. That nearly doubles the AMD result and signals a massive difference in sustained multi-threaded rendering performance. Cinebench R23 single-core is also lopsided: Intel scores 2366 versus 1445, a 63.7% lead. Geekbench multi-core shows Intel ahead by 27.5% (9374 vs 7354), and Geekbench single-core shows a 19% lead (1969 vs 1654).

In 3DMark tests, Intel wins 16-thread by 13.5%, 8-thread by 7.2%, max-thread by 14%, and single-thread by 9.1%. The only AMD win in this suite is the 4-thread test, where it edges Intel by 1.2% (3164 vs 3125). The 2-thread test is close, with Intel ahead by 3.4%.

Cinebench R15 results follow the same pattern. Intel wins multi-core by 15.9% (1689 vs 1457) and single-core by 2.6% (238 vs 232). PassMark tests show Intel winning multithread by 11% (19893 vs 17914) and single-thread by 17.4% (3666 vs 3123). Intel also leads in data compression by 7.7%, extended instructions by 4.4%, floating point math by 35.1%, physics by 47.2%, random string sorting by 3.3%, and find prime numbers by 53.1%.

AMD's three wins are worth examining closely. PassMark data encryption shows AMD at 13656 against Intel's 12033, an 11.9% margin. PassMark integer math is nearly a tie, with AMD at 62372 and Intel at 61626, a 1.2% difference. The 3DMark 4-thread result is similarly tight. These are isolated wins, not evidence of a broader trend, but they do indicate that the AMD architecture holds specific strengths in integer-heavy and encryption workloads.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-12500 is the faster processor in nearly every workload recorded. It wins 20 of 23 head-to-head comparisons, including the largest multi-threaded and single-threaded tests. The Cinebench R23 multi-core margin of 94.6% is the single biggest gap in the dataset, and the 63.7% single-core lead in the same benchmark confirms that Intel's advantage is not just about core scaling, it is also about per-thread efficiency.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS should be chosen only when its specific strengths matter more than raw performance. It wins in encryption, integer math, and one 4-thread 3DMark test. Those are real but narrow advantages. The AMD part also carries a 35 W TDP versus Intel's 65 W, which matters for mobile platforms. The Intel chip is a desktop processor on Socket 1700, while AMD is a mobile chip on Socket FP7. Buyers choosing between them are likely making a platform decision first.

For anyone building a desktop system and prioritizing compute performance, the Intel Core i5-12500 is the clear pick based on benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS makes sense only in a mobile context where its lower TDP and encryption performance are relevant. The database lists a launch MSRP of $212 for the Intel chip, and no launch MSRP for the AMD part. The Intel chip also posts an average benchmark score of 19668 against AMD's 19047, a 3.3% gap in overall average.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-12500 wins all multi-core tests. It leads Cinebench R23 multi-core by 94.6%, Geekbench multi-core by 27.5%, and PassMark multithread by 11%.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins 3 of 23 head-to-head tests: 3DMark 4-thread by 1.2%, PassMark data encryption by 11.9%, and PassMark integer math by 1.2%.

Q: Are the core counts the same?

A: Yes, both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core i5-12500 scores 16759 versus AMD's 8613, a 94.6% difference.

Q: Which chip has better single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-12500 wins every single-thread test, including Cinebench R23 single-core by 63.7% and PassMark single-thread by 17.4%.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i5-12500 supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The Intel Core i5-12500 is rated at 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is rated at 35 W.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-12500 | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS |

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

| Series | Core 12th Gen | 7000 series |

| Architecture | Alder Lake | Zen 3+ |

| Codename | Alder Lake-S | Rembrandt-R |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.55 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 208 mm² |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 18 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not specified | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon 660M |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2022-01-03 | 2023-01-03 |

| Launch MSRP | $212 | Not specified |

| Part Number | SRL5V | 100-000000986(FP7)100-000000990(FP7r2) |