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Ryzen 3 7335U
Ryzen 5 5500U
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
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5500U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 7335U | Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 7335U | Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 3 7335U and Ryzen 5 5500U
Ryzen 3 7335U
The Ryzen 3 7335U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 12,568 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 5500U
The Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,736 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 7335U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5500U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5500U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7335U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500U — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 7335U (base: 3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 7335U uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5500U uses Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 7335U scores 12,568 against the Ryzen 5 5500U's 12,736 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 5500U. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 7335U | Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+7% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+43% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-14% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) | Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) |
| PassMark | 12,568 | 12,736+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 6,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 7335U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5500U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 7335U | Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4 3200 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 7335U) / true (Ryzen 5 5500U). The Ryzen 5 5500U includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 7)), while the Ryzen 3 7335U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5500U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 7335U | Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 7) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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