Ryzen 5 3500U vs Ryzen 7 2700U
Ryzen 5 3500U
Ryzen 7 2700U
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 Ryzen 5 3500U is positioned at rank 614 and the Ryzen 7 2700U is on rank 748, so the Ryzen 5 3500U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3500U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 2700U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3500U | Ryzen 7 2700U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3500U | Ryzen 7 2700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 3500U and Ryzen 7 2700U
Ryzen 5 3500U
The Ryzen 5 3500U 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,836 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 7 2700U
The Ryzen 7 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,850 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 3500U and Ryzen 7 2700U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3500U versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700U — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 2700U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3500U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 2700U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3500U scores 6,836 against the Ryzen 7 2700U's 6,850 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 2700U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3500U | Ryzen 7 2700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,836 | 6,850 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,545 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 876 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,898 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FP5 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3500U | Ryzen 7 2700U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 3500U) / not specified (Ryzen 7 2700U). The Ryzen 5 3500U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Ryzen 7 2700U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3500U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3500U rivals Core i5-10210U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3500U | Ryzen 7 2700U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 8 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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