CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 3550H
Core i5-1035G4
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 3550H is positioned at rank 683 and the Core i5-1035G4 is on rank 791, so the Ryzen 5 3550H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3550H
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3550H | Core i5-1035G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3550H | Core i5-1035G4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3550H and Core i5-1035G4
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 3550H and Core i5-1035G4 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3550H versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G4 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3550H uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i5-1035G4 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3550H scores 7,696 against the Core i5-1035G4's 7,658 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 3550H. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3550H vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G4.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3550H | Core i5-1035G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+91% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm | 10 nm-17% |
| Architecture | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) | Ice Lake (Client) (2019) |
| PassMark | 7,696 | 7,658 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,332 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 922 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,919 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 3550H uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1035G4 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3550H | Core i5-1035G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1526 |
| 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: not specified (Ryzen 5 3550H) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1035G4). 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 | Ryzen 5 3550H | Core i5-1035G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Plus Graphics G4 |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Ultra-portable laptops |
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