Ryzen 7 5700U
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Ryzen 7 5700U

AMD

PassMark

15,511

12 January 2021 (4 years ago)
15 Watt
Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

The Ryzen 7 5700U 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 15,511 points. Launch price was $299.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Ryzen 7 5700U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Civilization VI

Civilization VI

1080p
low213 FPS
medium184 FPS
high159 FPS
ultra127 FPS
1440p
low147 FPS
medium135 FPS
high106 FPS
ultra79 FPS
4k
low95 FPS
medium88 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra49 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low212 FPS
medium179 FPS
high164 FPS
ultra144 FPS
1440p
low185 FPS
medium160 FPS
high149 FPS
ultra128 FPS
4k
low150 FPS
medium135 FPS
high127 FPS
ultra111 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Destiny 2

Destiny 2

1080p
low284 FPS
medium250 FPS
high230 FPS
ultra198 FPS
1440p
low253 FPS
medium229 FPS
high209 FPS
ultra172 FPS
4k
low182 FPS
medium166 FPS
high140 FPS
ultra121 FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

1080p
low250 FPS
medium227 FPS
high200 FPS
ultra174 FPS
1440p
low236 FPS
medium215 FPS
high189 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4k
low188 FPS
medium168 FPS
high150 FPS
ultra127 FPS
Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low56 FPS
medium51 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p
low213 FPS
medium188 FPS
high156 FPS
ultra111 FPS
1440p
low157 FPS
medium133 FPS
high114 FPS
ultra89 FPS
4k
low109 FPS
medium92 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra65 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low388 FPS
medium388 FPS
high388 FPS
ultra388 FPS
1440p
low388 FPS
medium388 FPS
high388 FPS
ultra388 FPS
4k
low388 FPS
medium388 FPS
high341 FPS
ultra279 FPS
Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

1080p
low85 FPS
medium72 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra45 FPS
1440p
low57 FPS
medium48 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra31 FPS
4k
low25 FPS
medium22 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra12 FPS
Naraka: Bladepoint

Naraka: Bladepoint

1080p
low226 FPS
medium201 FPS
high178 FPS
ultra155 FPS
1440p
low196 FPS
medium171 FPS
high150 FPS
ultra130 FPS
4k
low122 FPS
medium105 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra82 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Ryzen 7 5700U specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 5700U is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.3 GHz from a base frequency of 1.8 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 8 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 512K (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 15,511, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Aging generation product. Geekbench 6 single-core (the most relevant metric for gaming FPS) records 1,200, while multi-core reaches 6,000. Cinebench R23 multi-core (measuring sustained rendering workload performance) scores 8,600.

SpecificationRyzen 7 5700U
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units8C / 16T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost4.3 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency1.8 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designLucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient7 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores8 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data512K (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64K (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor156 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities9,800 million
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)105 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score15,511
Cinebench R23 MultiSustained multi-core rendering performance8,600
Geekbench 6 SingleSingle-core performance — most relevant for gaming1,200
Geekbench 6 MultiMulti-core parallel workload performance6,000
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5700U fits into the FP6 socket and supports PCIe 3.0 with 12 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR4 memory at speeds up to LPDDR4x-4267 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 64 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth). Integrated graphics: Radeon Graphics (8 CUs) — allows display output without a dedicated GPU, useful for troubleshooting and light tasks.

SpecificationRyzen 7 5700U
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorLaptop
SeriesProduct familyAMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000)
SocketMotherboard socket requiredFP6
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 3.0
PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion12
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4
Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequencyLPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory64 GB
RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel2
ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruptionNo
Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processorRadeon Graphics (8 CUs)
Compatible ChipsetsMotherboard chipsets that support this CPUSoC
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Advanced Features

The Ryzen 7 5700U is primarily designed for Mainstream Laptop. Virtualization: AMD-V — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

SpecificationRyzen 7 5700U
Primary Use CaseIntended workload categoryMainstream Laptop
OverclockingWhether CPU clock can be manually increased🔒 Locked
AVX-512Advanced vector instructions for AI/ML workloads❌ Not Supported
VirtualizationHardware-assisted virtualization technologyAMD-V
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Power & Cooling

The Ryzen 7 5700U has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 15 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed. No stock cooler is included — you will need to purchase an aftermarket cooler separately. Recommended cooling: Laptop Cooling.

SpecificationRyzen 7 5700U
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload15 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)105 °C
Included CoolerStock cooler bundled in the boxNone
Recommended CoolerSuggested aftermarket cooling solutionLaptop Cooling
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #987 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationRyzen 7 5700U
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$299
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#987
Release DateLaunch date12 January 2021 (4 years ago)
Release Year2021
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)AMD
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)TSMC

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

8 specs

TypeLaptop
SeriesAMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000)
DesignerAMD
Launch Price$299
ManufacturerTSMC
Release Date12 January 2021 (4 years ago)
Architecture CodenameLucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)
Performance Ranking Position987

Technical Specifications

14 specs

Cores8
Threads16
Die Size156 mm2
L1 Cache64K (per core)
L2 Cache512K (per core)
L3 Cache8 MB (total)
Multiplier18
Max Frequency4.3 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency1.8 GHz
Transistor Count9,800 million
Process Technology7 nm
Max Core Temperature105 °C
Windows 11 Compatible+

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketFP6
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0
Power Consumption (TDP)15 Watt
Max Processors In Config1

Memory

2 specs

RAM TypesDDR4
Max Memory Capacity64 GB

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