The details make the difference
AMD Ryzen 5 7525U vs Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 2,059 | 2,524 |
| Multicore | 8,670 | 8,770 |
| Estimated price | Not listed | $192 |
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 6 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Typical TDP | 15 W | 65 W |
| Socket | FT6 | FCBGA1440 |
| First seen | Q3 2026 | Q1 2019 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD Ryzen 5 7525U has a PassMark single-core score of 2,059, compared with 2,524 for Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz. Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD Ryzen 5 7525U has a PassMark multicore score of 8,670, compared with 8,770 for Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz. Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
AMD Ryzen 5 7525U lists FT6; Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz lists FCBGA1440. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD Ryzen 5 7525U on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
The retrieval date records when Find Me a CPU collected the source data. It is not a benchmark test date. Prices are USD estimates from the source, converted for other currencies, rather than live retailer offers. Release / first seen means the CPU first appeared on PassMark charts, not necessarily its launch date.
Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
How our data and recommendations work