Ryzen 7 5825U vs Ryzen 7 5800U

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

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Core i7-12650H

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105%

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Core i7-1370P

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101%

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Ryzen 7 5825U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

99%

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Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

97%

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Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

96%

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Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

93%

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Core i7-1280P

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92%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 5825U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 5800U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 7 5825U	Ryzen 7 5800U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 5825U	Ryzen 7 5800U
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 7 5800U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5825U and Ryzen 7 5800U

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 7 5800U

The Ryzen 7 5800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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: 18,067 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 5825U and Ryzen 7 5800U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5825U versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800U — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5825U (base: 2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5825U uses the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800U uses Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5825U scores 18,050 against the Ryzen 7 5800U's 18,067 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5825U	Ryzen 7 5800U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+2%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+5%	1.9 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)	Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	18,050	18,067