Ryzen 7 5700GE vs i5-8260U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-8260U
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.69
Ryzen 7 5700GE
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
14.18
+202%

Ryzen 7 5700GE outperforms Core i5-8260U by a whopping 202% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 7 5700GE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1273515
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency29.4738.18
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Zen 3
Release date21 August 2019 (5 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$297no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 7 5700GE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed1.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/s OPIno data
Multiplierno data32
L1 cache256 KB512 KB
L2 cache1 MB4 MB
L3 cache6 MB16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 7 5700GE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFCBGA1528Socket AM4
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 7 5700GE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 7 5700GE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 7 5700GE are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 7 5700GE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 620AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000)
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 7 5700GE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 7 5700GE integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 7 5700GE integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 7 5700GE.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-8260U 4.69
Ryzen 7 5700GE 14.18
+202%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-8260U 7430
Ryzen 7 5700GE 22436
+202%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.69 14.18
Integrated graphics card 2.67 4.50
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

i5-8260U has 133.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 5700GE, on the other hand, has a 202.3% higher aggregate performance score, 68.5% faster integrated GPU, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 5700GE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-8260U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-8260U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 5700GE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 7 5700GE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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