AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 vs Intel Core i5-10200H Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 vs Intel Core i5-10200H: the recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD part across every overlapping benchmark, with the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 winning all six head-to-head tests by a consistent margin. The Intel Core i5-10200H, despite its higher boost clock and newer release date, trails in every measured Cinebench workload, making the AMD processor the clear performance leader in this comparison.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 wins all six recorded head-to-head tests, and it does so with striking consistency. In multi-core workloads, the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 782 in Cinebench R15, 3261 in R20, and 7766 in R23, while the Intel Core i5-10200H scores 684, 2853, and 6795 respectively. That translates to a 14.3% advantage for AMD in every multi-core test, a margin that holds steady across all three Cinebench versions.

Single-core results tell the same story. The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 posts 110 in Cinebench R15, 460 in R20, and 1096 in R23. The Intel Core i5-10200H manages 96, 402, and 959 in the same tests. The deltas are 14.6%, 14.4%, and 14.3% respectively, meaning AMD leads by roughly the same proportion in single-threaded work as it does in multi-threaded work. This uniformity is notable because the Intel chip has a higher boost clock, yet it still cannot overcome the AMD processor's per-core efficiency.

The nearest rival data reinforces the context. The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 sits with an average benchmark score of 2246, placing it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-10710U (2248) and 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-9400 (2254). It edges out the Intel Xeon D-1715TER (2238) by 0.4% and the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 (2259) by 0.6%. The Intel Core i5-10200H, with an average score of 2154, is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-5950HQ (2158) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X (2148). It also trails the Intel Core i5-7640X (2167) by 0.6% and leads the Intel Core i5-9400T (2136) by 0.9%. Both processors sit at the 47th percentile among all CPUs, but the AMD part's average score is 4.3% higher than the Intel part's, a gap that the head-to-head deltas confirm.

Breaking down the wins by workload type, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500's advantage is not limited to one kind of task. In Cinebench R15, the single-core win is 14.6%, slightly larger than the multi-core win of 14.3%. In R20, the margins are 14.4% and 14.3%. In R23, both are 14.3%. This means the AMD processor is not merely faster in parallel workloads; it also delivers superior per-core performance, which matters for applications that rely on fewer threads. The Intel Core i5-10200H's boost clock of 4.10 GHz compared to the Ryzen's 3.70 GHz does not translate into a win in any recorded test.

The Geekbench scores for the Intel Core i5-10200H, which are recorded in its individual benchmark list but not in the head-to-head table, show 4096 multi-core and 1347 single-core. These scores are not directly compared to the AMD part in the provided data, so no delta can be calculated, but they do provide a reference point for the Intel processor's overall capability. The absence of Geekbench data for the AMD part means the head-to-head analysis relies solely on the six Cinebench tests, all of which favor the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500.

The Verdict

The data points to one conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is the faster processor in this matchup. It wins every recorded benchmark, with margins between 14.3% and 14.6%, and it holds a higher average benchmark score (2246 versus 2154). The Intel Core i5-10200H, despite being released later and carrying a higher boost clock, does not outperform the AMD part in any measured workload.

For users who prioritize raw processing power, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is the pick. Its multi-core scores are consistently higher, and its single-core scores are also ahead, which means it handles both heavily threaded applications and lightly threaded tasks with better results. The Intel Core i5-10200H is not without merit, but its recorded performance places it below the AMD part in every category.

The Intel Core i5-10200H does have a lower TDP of 45 watts compared to the AMD's 65 watts, which may be relevant for mobile or thermally constrained environments. However, the benchmark data does not show any performance benefit from that lower power draw. The AMD part's higher power envelope appears to translate directly into higher scores.

Given the win count of six for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 and zero for the Intel Core i5-10200H, the verdict is straightforward. Users seeking maximum benchmark performance should choose the AMD processor. The Intel part's only advantages lie outside the measured benchmarks, such as its integrated graphics and lower TDP, which are not reflected in the Cinebench scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 wins all three multi-core tests. It scores 782, 3261, and 7766 in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, respectively, while the Intel Core i5-10200H scores 684, 2853, and 6795. The AMD advantage is 14.3% in each test.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-10200H win any benchmark?

A: No. The recorded head-to-head data shows the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 winning all six tests, with the Intel Core i5-10200H recording zero wins.

Q: How do single-core scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 leads in single-core Cinebench R15 with 110 versus 96, in R20 with 460 versus 402, and in R23 with 1096 versus 959. The deltas are 14.6%, 14.4%, and 14.3% respectively.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 has an average benchmark score of 2246, while the Intel Core i5-10200H has 2154. That is a 4.3% gap in favor of AMD.

Q: Are both processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both are at the 47th percentile among all CPUs. However, the AMD part's average score is higher, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10710U and Intel Core i5-9400, while the Intel part's rivals include the Intel Core i7-5950HQ and AMD Ryzen 3 3300X.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-10200H have any recorded advantage?

A: In the head-to-head benchmarks, no. The Intel part has a higher boost clock (4.10 GHz versus 3.70 GHz) and a lower TDP (45 watts versus 65 watts), but these do not produce any benchmark wins in the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-10200H has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The Intel part has the higher boost clock, but the AMD part has the higher base clock.

The TDP values also differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is rated at 65 watts, while the Intel Core i5-10200H is rated at 45 watts. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1440. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel part does not.

The cache configurations are different as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-10200H has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR4 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR3 and DDR4. The Intel part also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while no such figure is recorded for the AMD part. The Intel processor includes integrated UHD Graphics, while no integrated graphics are listed for the AMD part. The Intel part supports PCIe Gen 3, while no PCIe information is recorded for the AMD part.

The release dates are far apart. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 was released on 2017-06-28, while the Intel Core i5-10200H was released on 2020-09-16. The part numbers are YD150BBBM4GAE for AMD and SRK3X for Intel.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on a 14 nm process node, but the architectures are entirely different. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses the Zen architecture, also known as Zen (Summit Ridge), and is manufactured by GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i5-10200H uses the Comet Lake architecture, specifically Comet Lake-H, and is manufactured by Intel.

The AMD part has a transistor count of 4,800 million and a die size of 192 mm², while no transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part. Both have 4 cores and 8 threads, but the cache hierarchy is structured differently. The AMD part features larger per-core L1 and L2 caches (96 KB and 512 KB respectively) and a larger shared L3 cache (16 MB), while the Intel part has smaller per-core caches (64 KB and 256 KB) and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is a desktop processor, while the Intel Core i5-10200H is a mobile processor. The AMD part's market segment is Desktop, and the Intel part's is Mobile. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The AMD part is from the 1000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation, specifically Zen (Summit Ridge). The Intel part is from the Core 10th Gen series and the Comet Lake-H generation. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has any recorded 3D V-Cache.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 wins in every recorded benchmark category. In multi-core workloads, it leads by 14.3% in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. In single-core workloads, it leads by 14.6% in R15, 14.4% in R20, and 14.3% in R23. This makes it the better choice for any application that relies on CPU performance, whether that is heavily threaded rendering, video encoding, or lightly threaded tasks like web browsing and office productivity.

The Intel Core i5-10200H has no benchmark wins, so its advantages are strictly non-performance related. It has a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 65 watts, which could make it preferable in thermally constrained or battery-powered systems. It also includes integrated UHD Graphics, which the AMD part lacks, so it can handle display output without a discrete GPU. Its higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz might suggest potential in short bursts, but the recorded scores do not reflect any such benefit.

For users who need raw computational throughput, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is the clear choice. For users who need a lower power draw or integrated graphics, the Intel Core i5-10200H offers those features, but at the cost of measurable performance in every recorded test. The data does not show any scenario where the Intel part outperforms the AMD part in CPU workloads.