AMD Ryzen 7 5825C vs Intel Core i9-10885H Comparison

Intel Core i9-10885H and AMD Ryzen 7 5825C are both 8-core, 16-thread mobile processors, but they represent very different design philosophies and performance targets. The Intel part is an end-of-life 10th Gen Comet Lake-H chip, while the AMD is an active Zen 3-based part. Benchmark results from the database show a consistent, though modest, advantage for the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C across all six shared Cinebench tests, while the overall average scores place them in the same performance tier. The data indicates the Ryzen 7 5825C is the faster chip in every measured workload, but the differences are small enough that system integration, power limits, and features will matter just as much as raw CPU speed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database includes six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C wins all of them. The largest single margin is a 2.2% advantage in multi-core tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 5825C scores 1247 against the Intel Core i9-10885H's 1219, a delta of -2.2% from Intel's perspective. The single-core R15 result is closer: 175 for AMD versus 172 for Intel, a 1.7% gap. This pattern repeats in every other test. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows AMD at 5197 and Intel at 5082, again a 2.2% difference. Single-core R20 is 733 versus 717, also 2.2%. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows AMD at 12376 and Intel at 12102, with the same 2.2% delta. Single-core R23 closes to 1747 versus 1708, still a 2.2% edge for AMD.

There are no benchmark wins for the Intel Core i9-10885H in this paired dataset. The consistent 2.2% multi-core delta across all three Cinebench generations suggests a stable performance relationship rather than a workload-specific quirk. The single-core deltas are slightly smaller in R15 (1.7%) but identical at 2.2% in R20 and R23. The absolute scores are close enough that in everyday use, the difference between a 1219 and a 1247 R15 multi-core score would be difficult to perceive without a stopwatch. However, the direction is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C is faster in every recorded test.

Looking at the broader database context, the Intel Core i9-10885H has an average benchmark score of 3651, placing it at the 55th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2658A v3 at 3658 (0.2% ahead of Intel), the Intel Core i3-13100E at 3668 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD EPYC 7251 at 3671 (0.6% ahead). The Intel Xeon E5-1681 v3 trails it by 0.2% at 3643. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C posts an average score of 3579, also at the 55th percentile. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-9980HK at 3577, which is 0.1% behind the AMD chip. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E sits 0.7% ahead at 3603, and the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 is 0.8% ahead at 3608. The Intel Xeon E-2286G leads by 0.9% at 3610. Notably, the Intel Core i9-10885H actually has a higher average benchmark score (3651) than the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C (3579), despite losing every direct head-to-head Cinebench comparison. This discrepancy is explained by the fact that the Intel chip has Geekbench scores in its record (multicore 6764, singlecore 1447) while the AMD chip does not, pulling the overall averages in different directions.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C wins in every Cinebench test, covering both single-core and multi-core scenarios. This makes it the straightforward pick for rendering workloads, 3D modeling, video encoding, and any other task that scales with Cinebench-style all-core or single-thread performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12376 versus 12102 gives AMD a 274-point advantage, which is meaningful for sustained all-core workloads. The single-core advantage is smaller but still present: 1747 versus 1708 in R23, so the Ryzen 7 5825C also has the edge in lightly threaded applications like older games or spreadsheet-heavy productivity.

The Intel Core i9-10885H has no direct benchmark wins in this comparison. However, its higher average benchmark score in the database (3651 versus 3579) comes from its Geekbench results, which are not part of the head-to-head set. The Geekbench multicore score of 6764 and singlecore score of 1447 are not compared against the AMD chip in the database, so they cannot be used to claim a win. What the data does show is that the Intel part has a higher overall average when including those additional tests, which suggests it may pull ahead in workloads that resemble Geekbench's mixed integer and floating-point tasks. But strictly from the head-to-head data, the AMD chip is the winner in all six comparable tests.

In terms of platform positioning, the Intel Core i9-10885H is a 45 W part with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C is a 15 W part with a 4.50 GHz boost. The AMD chip achieves its performance advantage at one-third the thermal design power, which is a major practical win for thin-and-light laptops where cooling and battery life are constrained. The Intel chip's higher boost clock does not translate into a performance win in the recorded benchmarks, so the extra power headroom is not being converted into faster results in these tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The Intel Core i9-10885H uses Intel's 14 nm process with a die size of 206 mm², built on the Comet Lake architecture (codename Comet Lake-H). The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C uses TSMC's 7 nm process with a die size of 180 mm², built on the Zen 3 architecture (codename Cezanne-U). The AMD chip integrates 10,700 million transistors, while the Intel die has no transistor count listed in the database. The smaller die and newer node give AMD a density and efficiency advantage.

Cache layouts differ in the L2 tier. Both CPUs have 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 256 KB of L2 per core, while the AMD part has 512 KB per core, doubling the per-core L2 capacity. This larger L2 cache can improve performance in workloads that repeatedly access a working set that fits in L2.

Both support DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Intel part has a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the AMD part reaches 51.2 GB/s, a 9.2% higher theoretical bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the Intel chip provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD chip provides Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only). This means the Intel platform can support more dedicated PCIe devices, such as multiple NVMe drives or discrete GPUs, without going through the chipset.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 630, while the AMD chip uses Radeon Vega 8. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores, so no performance comparison can be made, but the presence of a Vega-class iGPU on the AMD side typically indicates a stronger integrated graphics solution for basic display tasks and light gaming, though that claim is not directly supported by the recorded data.

The Intel chip is socketed on Intel BGA 1440, while the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP6. The Intel part was released on April 1, 2020, and is marked as end-of-life. The AMD part was released on May 4, 2022, and is marked as active. The launch MSRP for the Intel chip is $556; the AMD chip has no launch MSRP listed.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-core Cinebench tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C wins all three multi-core tests: Cinebench R15 (1247 vs 1219), R20 (5197 vs 5082), and R23 (12376 vs 12102). The margin is consistently 2.2%.

Q: Is the Intel Core i9-10885H faster in any benchmark?

A: In the paired head-to-head data, no. The Intel chip loses all six Cinebench tests. Its overall average benchmark score is higher (3651 vs 3579), but that includes Geekbench results not present in the AMD chip's record.

Q: How do their power requirements compare?

A: The Intel chip has a TDP of 45 W, while the AMD chip has a TDP of 15 W. The AMD chip achieves higher benchmark scores at one-third the power envelope.

Q: Do they have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the cache differences?

A: Both have 64 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip has 512 KB of L2 per core, while the Intel chip has 256 KB per core.

Q: Which CPU supports more PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Core i9-10885H provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C provides Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

• Manufacturer: Intel vs AMD
• Base clock: 2.40 GHz vs 2000.00 MHz (2.00 GHz)
• Boost clock: 5.30 GHz vs 4.50 GHz
• TDP: 45 W vs 15 W
• Socket: Intel BGA 1440 vs AMD Socket FP6
• Architecture: Comet Lake vs Zen 3
• Process node: 14 nm (Intel foundry) vs 7 nm (TSMC foundry)
• Transistors: not listed vs 10,700 million
• Die size: 206 mm² vs 180 mm²
• L2 cache: 256 KB per core vs 512 KB per core
• Memory bandwidth: 46.9 GB/s vs 51.2 GB/s
• PCIe: Gen 3, 16 lanes (CPU only) vs Gen 3, 8 lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 630 vs Radeon Vega 8
• Production status: End-of-life vs Active
• Release date: April 1, 2020 vs May 4, 2022
• Launch MSRP: $556 vs none listed

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C as the better performer in every paired Cinebench test, with a consistent 2.2% multi-core advantage and a 1.7% to 2.2% single-core advantage. For a user who prioritizes raw CPU throughput in rendering or compilation workloads, the Ryzen 7 5825C is the safe choice, especially considering it does this at a 15 W TDP versus the Intel chip's 45 W TDP. The smaller process node, doubled L2 cache, and higher memory bandwidth all support the AMD chip's edge.

The Intel Core i9-10885H still has a place. Its higher 5.30 GHz boost clock and 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes make it more suitable for systems that need more direct expansion capability, such as laptops with multiple high-speed NVMe drives or external GPU docks. Its higher overall average benchmark score (3651 vs 3579) also hints that in non-Cinebench workloads, particularly those resembling Geekbench's mix, the Intel chip could close the gap or overtake the AMD part, though no direct comparison exists in the database to confirm this.

For a new system, the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C is the better pick based on the recorded benchmarks, power efficiency, and active production status. For an existing Intel platform user who needs to stay on the same socket and wants the highest boost clock available, the Core i9-10885H remains a capable end-of-life option, but the benchmark data shows it is slightly slower in all tested CPU workloads. Choose AMD if you want the fastest Cinebench scores and longest battery life; choose Intel only if you need the extra PCIe lanes or already own a compatible BGA 1440 board.