Intel Core i5-1235U vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

Processor comparisons 10-01-2022

   Let's say there are difficulties with the choice of a CPU, you will solve them by reading the full tests Intel Core i5-1235U vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and see which is better for games or normal use for rendering, streaming, video editing, programming, machine learning. Here you can find all information from several benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software such as Blender, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, 3DMark, Prime95, GeekBench 6, 5.2, SuperPi, DaVinci Resolve Studio, VeraCrypt, AIDA64, PassMark, WPrime, Handbrake, Dolphin Emulator, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), UserBenchmark, MATLAB, 7zip, Furmark, RealBench, Blender, Gears 5, PCMark 10.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Rainbow Six Siege
Halo Infinite
Valorant
Apex Legends
Valheim
Cyberpunk 2077
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Fallout 76
Red Dead Redemption 2
Death Stranding
Watch Dogs Legion
Grand Theft Auto V
Last Man Standing
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Fortnite
Borderlands 3
DOOM: Eternal
Overwatch

After looking at the data of all benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X or Intel Core i5-1235U.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i5-1235U

55%

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

55%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-1235U

53%

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

54%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a low game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Battlefield V, Hitman 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, Metro Exodus, Ghostrunner, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), NBA 2K20, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Control, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Monster Hunter World, League of Legends (LOL), Forza Horizon 4, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Microsoft Flight Simulator, DOTA 2A, Half-Life: Alyx.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	94.8	96.0
Valorant	107.7	109.1
Cyberpunk 2077	60.3	61.1
Apex Legends	101.3	102.6
Call of Duty Warzone	80.8	81.8
Overwatch	87.3	88.4
Red Dead Redemption 2	74.3	75.3
DOOM Eternal	53.9	54.6
Warzone	84.0	85.1
Assassin's Creed	90.5	91.7
Valheim	89.4	90.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-1235U

266%

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

19%

To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i5-1235U is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X since it has less power consumption: 15W vs. 180W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the processor uses all threads and cores that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i5-1235U	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	221	168
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	1624	1709
Cinbench 20 Single-core	532	403
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	3687	3678
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1246	654
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	12153	11884

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-1235U	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Single-Core	2915	2345
Multi-Core	17014	16825

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-1235U	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Single-Core	1201	1055
Multi-Core	6672	7864

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in new games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i5-1235U	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Announcement date	January 07, 2022	August 31, 2017
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	FCBGA1744	sTR4
Core name	Alder Lake-U	Whitehaven
Architecture	x86	Zen
Generation	12	1
Turbo Frequency	4.4 MHz	4 MHz
Frequency	1.3 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	10	8
Threads	12	16
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	10 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	9800 millions	11600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	15 W	180 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s	DDR4
Max. Memory	64 Gb
Memory Frequency		2667
Memory bandwidth	45.8 GB/s
L1 cache		768KB
L2 cache		4MB
L3 cache	24 MB	16MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		YD190XA8U8QAE YD190XA8AEWOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is 65% better than Core i5-1235U in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i5-1235U has 2 more core than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-1235U is better: 18
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is better: 20
Although it should be realized that all the number in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should entirely trust a simple quantitative comparison. Better to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i5-1235U and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X before making a decision which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i5-1235U - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-1235U specs and review.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X specs and review.