CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500U

Key Findings

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 61.9%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 117.7% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has the highest core count with 4 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

Laptop

Release Date

Q2 2024

Market Position

890th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs455th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs201st fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U

Laptop

Release Date

Q1 2019

Market Position

1537th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs1564th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs364th fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U

3,151

3500U

1,946

Multi-Thread Performance

164U

15,106

3500U

6,940

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500U

💻CPU Model

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

164U

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U

3500U

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U

164U

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx, AMD Ryzen 5 3500U with Radeon Graphics

3500U

⚡Base Clock

N/A

164U

2.1 GHz

3500U

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

164U

3.7 GHz

3500U

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

164U

4 Threads: 8

3500U

🔌Socket

FCBGA2551

164U

FP5

3500U

⚡TDP

9 W

164U

15 W

3500U

💾Cache

N/A

164U

L1 Instruction Cache: 4 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 4 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 4 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 4 MB

3500U

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and AMD Ryzen 5 3500U compete in the Laptop segment. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U drawing more power under load (15W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.