Ryzen 7 5825U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5825U

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

105%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

101%

#155

Ryzen 7 5825U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

99%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

97%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

96%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

93%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

92%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Ryzen 7 5825U shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Ryzen 7 5825U	Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 5825U	Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
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 7 5825U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5825U and Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H

Ryzen 7 5825U

The Ryzen 7 5825U 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 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. Passmark benchmark score: 18,050 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,047 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 5825U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 5825U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5825U versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5825U uses the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H uses Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5825U scores 18,050 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H's 18,047 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 7 5825U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5825U	Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.3 GHz+65%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023)	Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	18,050	18,047

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5825U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.