Core i5-1235U vs Ryzen 5 5600: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +137.5%AMD Ryzen 5 5600 leads in this scenario (up to 137.5% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i5-1235U is better2
Cores 4 more10 (2P + 8E) vs 6
Official memory speed 1,600 MT/s more4,800 MT/s vs 3,200 MT/s
Where Ryzen 5 5600 is better2
Blender Benchmark 4.4.0 137.5% faster145 samples/min vs 61 samples/min
L3 cache 20 MB more32 MB vs 12 MB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- B ahead by 137.5%
Blender Benchmark 4.4.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i5-1235U60.9 samples/minRyzen 5 5600144.7 samples/minPosition among tested models (72)
A · 61B · 1450200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is ahead by 137.5% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i5-1235U
60.9 samples/min · community measurement, sample 20 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 20 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 43.49–75.24; submissions 2025-03-25 to 2025-10-20; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · AMD Ryzen 5 5600
144.7 samples/min · community measurement, sample 61 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 61 submissions (10 outliers excluded), interquartile range 138.94–148.79; submissions 2025-03-19 to 2025-11-23; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (3)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 90 | 166.7 | B +85.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 69.9 | 143.8 | B +105.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 71.3 | 142.4 | B +99.8% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (16)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 63.1 | 141.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 61.4 | 149.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 76.4 | 159.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 80.7 | 154.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 85.3 | 164.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 82.6 | 158.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 81.8 | 154.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 70.1 | 154.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 70.1 | 150.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 73.7 | 155.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 154.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 161.2 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.2CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 160.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 160.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 146.2 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 165.5 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i5-1235U | B · Ryzen 5 5600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 10 (2P + 8E) | 6 | A: 4 more |
| Threads | 12 | 12 | equal |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | no data | 3.5 GHz | no data for A |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz | equal |
| Unlocked multiplier | no data | yes | no data for A |
| Cache | |||
| L1 cache | no data | 384 KB | no data for A |
| L2 cache | no data | 3 MB | no data for A |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 32 MB | B: 20 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM4 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5 | DDR4 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 3,200 MT/s | A: 1,600 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 64 GB | no data | no data for B |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0, 20 lanes | PCIe 4.0 | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible) | no data | no data for B |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | no data | 65 W | no data for A |
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 15 W | no data | no data for B |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 55 W | no data | no data for B |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | 12 W | no data | no data for B |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A10 (2P + 8E)
B6
A: 4 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A12
B12
equalBase clock
Ano data
B3.5 GHz
no data for AFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.4 GHz
B4.4 GHz
equalUnlocked multiplier
Ano data
Byes
no data for A
Cache
L1 cache
Ano data
B384 KB
no data for AL2 cache
Ano data
B3 MB
no data for AL3 cache
A12 MB
B32 MB
B: 20 MB more
Platform
Socket
AFCBGA1744
BAM4
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
BTSMC 7 nm FinFET
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
BDDR4
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B3,200 MT/s
A: 1,600 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A64 GB
Bno data
no data for BPCI Express
APCIe 4.0, 20 lanes
BPCIe 4.0
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible)
Bno data
no data for B
Power
TDP (AMD method)
Ano data
B65 W
no data for AAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A15 W
Bno data
no data for BMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A55 W
Bno data
no data for BMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
A12 W
Bno data
no data for BThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i5-1235U and AMD Ryzen 5 5600 fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i5-1235U uses FCBGA1744, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i5-1235U and AMD Ryzen 5 5600 have?
Intel Core i5-1235U: 10 cores / 12 threads. AMD Ryzen 5 5600: 6 cores / 12 threads (manufacturer data).
Which is faster: Intel Core i5-1235U or AMD Ryzen 5 5600?
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i5-1235Uchecked November 7, 2026
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 5 5600checked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.