Core i5-1035G4 vs Ryzen 5 3550H
Core i5-1035G4
Ryzen 5 3550H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-1035G4 is positioned at rank 791 and the Ryzen 5 3550H is on rank 683, so the Ryzen 5 3550H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G4
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3550H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-1035G4 | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-1035G4 | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1035G4 and Ryzen 5 3550H
Core i5-1035G4
The Core i5-1035G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,658 points. Launch price was $320.
Ryzen 5 3550H
The Ryzen 5 3550H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,696 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-1035G4 and Ryzen 5 3550H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G4 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3550H — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i5-1035G4 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3550H uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1035G4 scores 7,658 against the Ryzen 5 3550H's 7,696 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 3550H. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G4 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3550H.
| Feature | Core i5-1035G4 | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz+91% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm-17% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake (Client) (2019) | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,658 | 7,696 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,332 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 922 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,919 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-1035G4 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3550H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-1035G4 | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1526 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1035G4) / not specified (Ryzen 5 3550H). The Core i5-1035G4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G4), while the Ryzen 5 3550H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G4 targets Ultra-portable laptops. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G4 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.
| Feature | Core i5-1035G4 | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Plus Graphics G4 | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Ultra-portable laptops | — |
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