AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U vs Intel Processor N100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core score in Cinebench R15?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U scores 553 in Cinebench R15 multicore, while the Intel Processor N100 scores 401.5. The AMD part leads by 37.7% in this test.

Q: Is the Intel Processor N100 ahead in any benchmark?

A: Yes. The Intel Processor N100 wins the Cinebench R15 single-core test with a score of 147.9 versus 134 for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, a 9.4% advantage.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for both processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U has an average benchmark score of 1024, while the Intel Processor N100 has an average score of 1007. The AMD processor sits at the 28th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel processor sits at the 27th percentile.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: Both processors have 4 cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U has 8 threads, while the Intel Processor N100 has 4 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these two mobile processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U has a TDP of 15, and the Intel Processor N100 has a TDP of 6.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Processor N100 supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U supports only DDR4.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is built on the Zen architecture with the Raven Ridge codename, manufactured on a 14 nm process by GlobalFoundries. The Intel Processor N100 uses the Gracemont architecture with the Gracemont codename, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. These are fundamentally different design philosophies. Zen is a full-fledged high-performance core design from AMD's Ryzen 5 generation, while Gracemont is a power-optimized efficiency core design from Intel's Alder Lake-N generation.

The AMD die size is listed at 246 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded in the database. Both processors share the same L1 cache at 96 KB per core, but the L2 cache allocation differs substantially. The AMD uses 512 KB per core, while the Intel Processor N100 uses 2 MB shared. The L3 cache also differs: the AMD has 4 MB shared for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, and the Intel Processor N100 has 6 MB shared for the Intel.

Thread counts differ despite matching core counts. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U implements simultaneous multithreading with 8 threads total from 4 cores, doubling its thread count. The Intel Processor N100 runs 4 threads from 4 cores with no SMT. The base clock rates also diverge sharply. The AMD base clock is listed as 2000.00 MHz, while the Intel base clock is listed as 100.00 MHz. The boost behavior is closer, with AMD boosts to 3.60 GHz and Intel boosts to 3.40 GHz.

The memory controllers differ in channel layout. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 250U supports dual-channel DDR4 with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Processor N100 supports single-channel DDR4 and DDR5, also with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both support PCIe Gen 3, but the AMD has 8 lanes while the Intel has 9 lanes. The integrated graphics solutions are entirely different. AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Both have a production status of Active and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD was released in January 2019, the Intel in January 2023.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data from the database includes only two shared tests, and they split decisively between the two processors. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U scores 553 versus the Intel Processor N100 scoring 401.5. The AMD processor wins with a 37.5% margin in that test. This large delta indicates the AMD part's advantage comes from its 8 threads executing across 4 cores in a multithreaded rendering workload. The AMD's lead in multi-core is exactly 37.5% in the recorded head-to-head data, which is the single biggest win for either processor.

The Cinebench R15 singlecore test goes the other direction. The Intel Processor N100 wins with a score of 147.9 versus the AMD's score of 134. The Intel's delta is 9.4% ahead. Looking at that single-core result, the database shows the Intel Processor N100's Gracemont core has a clear per-clock advantage over the Zen core in the older AMD part, resulting in a 147.9 score versus 134 in a single-core rendering benchmark.

The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 2500U is 1024, with the Intel Processor N100 at 1007. The AMD scores a 1.7% difference from that average benchmark score, with Intel (1007) within a small percentile of each other at 27%, and AMD's 28th percentile at 28th percentile of all CPUs is 28% vs. the Intel's 27% in percentile versus all CPUs. The average score of 1024 for the AMD and the average score of 1007 for the Intel Processor N100 are the recorded aggregate data points.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U has 8 threads, the Intel Processor N100 has 4 threads. The AMD base clock is 2000.00 MHz, the Intel base clock is 100.00 MHz. The AMD boosts to 3.60 GHz, the Intel to 3.40 GHz. The AMD TDP is 15, the Intel TDP is 6. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP5, the Intel socket is Intel BGA 1264. The AMD architecture is Zen with codename Raven Ridge, the Intel architecture is Gracemont with codename Gracemont.

The AMD process node is 14 nm, the Intel process node is 10 nm. The AMD foundry is GlobalFoundries, the Intel foundry is Intel. The AMD die size is 246 mm², the Intel die size is not recorded. The AMD L2 cache is 512 KB per core, the Intel L2 cache is 2 MB shared. The AMD L3 cache is 4 MB shared, the Intel L3 cache is 6 MB shared. The AMD memory support is DDR4, the Intel memory support is DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD memory bus is dual-channel, the Intel memory bus is single-channel. The AMD PCIe is Gen 3, 8 lanes CPU only; the Intel PCIe is Gen 3, 9 lanes CPU only.

The AMD integrated graphics is Radeon Vega 8, the Intel integrated graphics is UHD Graphics 730. The AMD release date is January 7, 2019, the Intel release date is January 2, 2023. The AMD part number is YM250BC4T4MFB, the Intel part number is SRMDM. The AMD has no launch MSRP recorded, while the Intel has a launch MSRP of $128. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, neither supports ECC memory, and both are mobile market segments with active production status.

The Verdict

The data in the database supports a clear split decision based on workload type. For multi-threaded tasks, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is the stronger choice. Its 8 threads in a 4-core design allow it to score 553 in Cinebench R15 multicore, which is 37.7% ahead of the Intel Processor N100's 401.5 in the same test. The AMD also has a higher average benchmark score of 1024 versus 1007 for the Intel, and it ranks at the 28th percentile of all CPUs compared to the Intel's 27th percentile. These are modest overall differences, but the multicore margin in the shared test is substantial.

For single-threaded tasks, the Intel Processor N100 wins. Its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 147.9 beats the AMD's 134 by 9.4%. This indicates the Intel Gracemont core is more efficient at executing single-threaded workloads, even with a lower base clock of 100.00 MHz and a lower boost clock of 3.40 GHz. The Intel processor also carries a much lower TDP of 6 versus 15 for the AMD, which is a significant power profile difference for mobile devices.

The Intel Processor N100 has a launch MSRP of $128, while the AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel supports DDR5 memory in addition to DDR4, which could be relevant for platform selection. The AMD supports dual-channel memory, which the Intel does not. Both have equal memory bandwidth at 38.4 GB/s. The choice between these two should be driven by whether the workload is primarily multi-threaded or single-threaded, and by power constraints. The AMD is the multi-core performer, the Intel is the single-core and efficiency leader.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U wins in multi-threaded rendering. The head-to-head Cinebench R15 multicore result shows a 37.7% advantage over the Intel Processor N100, driven by its 8 threads versus 4 threads. Any application that scales with thread count will favor the AMD part. The AMD also wins on overall average benchmark score, 1024 versus 1007, and on percentile ranking at 28th versus 27th. The dual-channel memory bus is another point in favor for the AMD in memory-sensitive workloads, despite equal memory bandwidth numbers.

Intel Processor N100 wins in single-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R15 single-core score of 147.9 versus 134 gives the Intel a 9.4% edge. This matters for lightly threaded applications, legacy software, and responsiveness in everyday tasks that rely on one or two cores. The Intel also wins on power efficiency with a TDP of 6 versus 15, making it more suitable for fanless or battery-constrained designs. The Intel supports DDR5 memory and has a larger L3 cache at 6 MB shared versus 4 MB shared, which may help in certain cache-sensitive workloads. The Intel processor's launch MSRP of $128 is the only pricing data recorded for either part.