Ryzen 5 5625U vs Ryzen 7 5825C

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.

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 5625U

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

116%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

109%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

107%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#17

Ryzen 5 5625U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

98%

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

89%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5825C

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

110%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

107%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

106%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

106%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

102%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

93%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 5825C leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 5625U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5625U	Ryzen 7 5825C
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 5625U	Ryzen 7 5825C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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 5625U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5825C Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5625U and Ryzen 7 5825C

Ryzen 5 5625U

The Ryzen 5 5625U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,717 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 7 5825C

The Ryzen 7 5825C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 14,561 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5625U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5825C offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5825C has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5625U versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5825C — a 4.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5825C (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5625U uses the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5825C uses Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5625U scores 14,717 against the Ryzen 7 5825C's 14,561 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 5625U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5625U	Ryzen 7 5825C
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.5 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+15%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023)	Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023)
PassMark	14,717+1%	14,561
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,551
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,961
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	7,145

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP6 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5625U	Ryzen 7 5825C
Socket	FP6	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 5625U) / Yes (Ryzen 7 5825C). The Ryzen 7 5825C includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Ryzen 5 5625U requires a dedicated GPU.