AMD Ryzen 7 5825U vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data splits these two mobile processors cleanly by workload. The Intel Core 5 210H wins 10 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U takes the remaining 5. For users prioritizing raw single-thread speed, sustained multi-core rendering, or physics simulation, the Intel part is the clear choice. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 22% higher, and its PassMark physics result is 34.4% higher. Conversely, the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U dominates integer-heavy and encryption workloads, with a 15.3% advantage in PassMark integer math and a 13.5% edge in data encryption.

The overall database percentiles are nearly identical: the Intel Core 5 210H sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U sits at the 78th. Their average benchmark scores also align closely, with the AMD part at 25446 versus Intel's 24872. This near-parity in overall standing means the decision hinges entirely on the specific task profile. The Intel Core 5 210H is the pick for software that loves high clock speeds and floating-point throughput. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is the pick for encryption, compression, and integer-heavy code, where its extra threads and larger shared cache pay off.

Neither chip is a universal winner. The Intel chip's 45W TDP suggests it is meant for thicker, performance-oriented laptops, while the AMD chip's 15W TDP points to slim, efficient ultrabooks. The data supports that split: the Intel part leads in sustained multi-core rendering (16.5% in Cinebench R23 multi-core) but the AMD part counters with better efficiency-oriented workloads like data compression (1.9% ahead) and random string sorting (0.4% ahead). Choose Intel for creative work and simulation; choose AMD for security, compression, and battery-friendly integer tasks.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It packs 8 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its cache layout features 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. It includes Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. The launch MSRP is $342.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Barcelo, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It also has 8 cores but 16 threads, with a base clock of 2000.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its cache is smaller per core (64 KB L1, 512 KB L2) but larger in shared L3 at 16 MB. The chip uses 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. It supports only DDR4 memory, dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part, a feature absent on the Intel chip.

The process node advantage goes to AMD at 7 nm versus Intel's 10 nm, but the Intel chip boosts 300 MHz higher. The thread count difference is significant: AMD offers 16 threads versus Intel's 12, which explains AMD's wins in integer math and encryption. The larger 16 MB L3 cache on the AMD chip also helps in data-heavy workloads. The Intel chip's higher boost clock and newer PCIe Gen 5 support are key architectural differentiators, but the AMD chip's lower 15W TDP and ECC support tell a different design story.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H is clearly ahead. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1771 versus 1452 for the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, a 22% advantage. The PassMark single-thread score also favors Intel at 3539 versus 3053, a 15.9% lead.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-threaded rendering?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core with 11830 versus 10152, a 16.5% advantage. It also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core (1757 for both, but the database rules the tie to Intel) and PassMark multithread (18252 versus 18131, a 0.7% edge).

Q: Where does the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U perform best?

A: The AMD chip wins in integer math (72577 versus 61503, a 15.3% lead), data encryption (14088 versus 12187, a 13.5% lead), extended instructions (14394 versus 13370, a 7.1% lead), and data compression (221938 versus 217805, a 1.9% lead). It also edges out Intel in random string sorting (23539 versus 23451, a 0.4% lead).

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: Both processors have 8 cores. The Intel Core 5 210H has 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has 16 threads. This four-thread advantage helps AMD in parallel integer workloads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U boosts to 4.50 GHz. The Intel chip also has a higher base clock at 2.20 GHz versus 2000.00 MHz for the AMD part.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 210H does not list ECC support in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 210H | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U |

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

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.20 GHz | 2000.00 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | AMD Socket FP6 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 3 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Barcelo |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 10,700 million |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 180 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

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

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

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

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes | Gen 3, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe 48EU | Radeon Vega 8 |

| Launch MSRP | $342 | Not recorded |

| Release Date | 2024-12-17 | 2022-01-05 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Intel wins are dramatic. In PassMark physics, the Intel Core 5 210H scores 1040 versus 774 for the AMD chip, a massive 34.4% advantage. This suggests a strong per-core throughput for simulation code. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads 1771 to 1452, a 22% gap. PassMark floating-point math also goes to Intel at 45057 versus 38482, a 17.1% lead. The Intel chip wins Cinebench R23 multi-core at 11830 versus 10152, a 16.5% margin. PassMark single-thread favors Intel at 3539 versus 3053, a 15.9% lead. The Intel chip also wins PassMark find prime numbers (53 versus 48, a 10.4% lead) and PassMark multithread (18252 versus 18131, a 0.7% edge). Cinebench R15 single-core goes to Intel at 247 versus 232, a 6.5% lead. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result is a tie at 1757, awarded to Intel.

The AMD wins are concentrated in specific integer and security workloads. PassMark integer math shows AMD at 72577 versus 61503, a 15.3% lead. PassMark data encryption favors AMD at 14088 versus 12187, a 13.5% advantage. PassMark extended instructions goes to AMD at 14394 versus 13370, a 7.1% lead. PassMark data compression is close but AMD wins at 221938 versus 217805, a 1.9% margin. PassMark random string sorting also goes to AMD at 23539 versus 23451, a slim 0.4% edge.

The overall scoreboard stands at 10 wins for Intel and 5 for AMD. The Intel chip's average benchmark score is 24872, while the AMD chip's is 25446, a difference of about 2.3%. Both sit within 0.4% of their nearest rivals in the database: the Intel Core 5 210H is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11700KF.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 210H wins in scenarios requiring high clock speeds and floating-point arithmetic. Its 22% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 17.1% lead in floating-point math make it the better choice for photo editing filters, scientific simulations, and any software that is not fully multi-threaded. The 34.4% physics advantage points to game physics and engineering simulation workloads. The 16.5% multi-core Cinebench lead means video encoding and 3D rendering tasks will finish faster on the Intel chip. Its 10.4% lead in prime number finding also indicates strong branch-heavy single-thread performance. For users running Adobe Creative Suite, CAD tools, or modern games with heavy physics, the Intel Core 5 210H is the data-backed pick.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U wins in integer-heavy and security-oriented workloads. Its 15.3% lead in integer math makes it better for compression, hashing, and database operations. The 13.5% encryption advantage is critical for VPN software, disk encryption, and secure communications. The 7.1% extended instructions lead suggests better performance in cryptography and multimedia codecs that use newer instruction sets. The 1.9% data compression win and 0.4% random string sorting win round out a profile suited to file archiving and text processing. The AMD chip's 16 threads and 16 MB L3 cache drive these wins. For users running compression tools, encryption layers, or heavy spreadsheet calculations, the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is the better choice.

The 45W TDP on the Intel chip versus 15W on the AMD chip further separates their use cases. The Intel part likely lives in performance laptops with active cooling, where its higher boost clock can be sustained. The AMD part likely lives in ultrabooks where the 15W envelope allows thinner designs and longer battery life. The data suggests that for a workstation replacement laptop, the Intel Core 5 210H delivers more raw speed where it counts. For a portable ultrabook focused on productivity and security, the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U offers competitive overall performance with a fraction of the power draw. The choice is not about which chip is faster overall; it is about which workload profile matters more to the user.