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Ryzen 5 2500U vs Core i5-8250U
The Ryzen 5 2500U is slower than the Core i5-8250U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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Intel BGA 1356Raven Ridge
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Kaby Lake-RMobile
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MobileRadeon Vega 8
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UHD 6202400 MHz (DDR4)
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Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 2500U or Core i5-8250U?expand_more
The Core i5-8250U. It's 37% faster than the Ryzen 5 2500U on average across 100+ games, scoring 26/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-8250U than Ryzen 5 2500U?expand_more
37% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 2500U or Core i5-8250U?expand_more
The Core i5-8250U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-8250U worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 26/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 2500U and Core i5-8250U?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 2500U scores 19/100, Core i5-8250U scores 26/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 2500U or Core i5-8250U bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 2500U or Core i5-8250U?expand_more
The Core i5-8250U is the stronger pick at 26/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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