Ryzen 5 5500U vs Ryzen 5 4680U

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. The Ryzen 5 5500U is positioned at rank #73 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5500U

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

94%

#61

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

230%

#62

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

227%

#63

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

208%

#64

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

207%

#65

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

206%

#67

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

198%

#68

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

190%

#69

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

190%

#70

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

185%

#73

Ryzen 5 5500U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

98%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

95%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Ryzen 5 4680U shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5500U	Ryzen 5 4680U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 5500U	Ryzen 5 4680U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 5 5500U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 4680U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5500U and Ryzen 5 4680U

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.

Ryzen 5 4680U

The Ryzen 5 4680U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,959 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 5500U and Ryzen 5 4680U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4680U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5500U uses the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 4680U uses Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500U scores 12,736 against the Ryzen 5 4680U's 12,959 — a 1.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 4680U. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5500U	Ryzen 5 4680U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.2 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)
PassMark	12,736	12,959+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	6,900	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,100	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,200	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP6 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5500U	Ryzen 5 4680U
Socket	FP6	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4 3200 MHz	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Ryzen 5 5500U) / not specified (Ryzen 5 4680U). The Ryzen 5 5500U includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 7)), while the Ryzen 5 4680U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5500U targets Mobile.