Core i5-8500T vs Ryzen 5 3550H
Core i5-8500T
Ryzen 5 3550H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8500T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3550H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8500T | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8500T | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i5-8500T and Ryzen 5 3550H
Core i5-8500T
The Core i5-8500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,730 points. Launch price was $192.
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
The Core i5-8500T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3550H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-8500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-8500T versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3550H — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3550H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i5-8500T uses the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3550H uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8500T scores 7,730 against the Ryzen 5 3550H's 7,696 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-8500T. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8500T vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3550H.
| Feature | Core i5-8500T | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB (total)+125% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,730 | 7,696 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,192 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8500T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3550H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-8500T | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8500T) / not specified (Ryzen 5 3550H). The Core i5-8500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 3550H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8500T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-8500T rivals Ryzen 3 2200G.
| Feature | Core i5-8500T | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | — |
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