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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U PRO

iGPU:: AMD Radeon RX Vega 8
Boost/Base Clock:: 3.7 GHz / 2.1 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 4 Core / 8 Thread
Cache:: 4MB L3 + 2MB L2 + 384KB L1
TDP:: 15 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 12 Nanometers
CPU Socket:: AM4
CPU Series:: Zen+, Ryzen 3000 Series PRO
Memory Support:: DDR4-2400
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: September 9, 2026

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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U PRO Review

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is a 4-core, 8-thread business ultraportable processor built on Zen+, running a 2.1 GHz base clock that boosts to 3.7 GHz within a 15 Watt TDP, paired with the strong 8-compute-unit Vega iGPU.

This PRO variant shares the same core silicon and Vega 8 graphics as the consumer Ryzen 5 3500U, adding AMD's business manageability features for corporate laptop deployments.

AMD Radeon RX Vega 8

An 8-compute-unit Vega iGPU, a genuinely capable integrated graphics configuration for business productivity and light everyday use.

How Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U in Terms of Performance

The 4-core, 8-thread layout gives this chip solid business ultraportable performance, with the strong Vega 8 iGPU providing genuinely capable integrated graphics and the PRO designation adding manageability value for corporate deployments.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R20 single-core scores of 363 reflect solid Zen+ per-core performance for a 15W business ultraportable chip, appropriate for everyday corporate productivity use.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Corporate laptop deployments wanting solid 4-core performance with capable integrated graphics and business manageability features

Not for

Consumer buyers who don't need PRO features, the standard Ryzen 5 3500U delivers equivalent performance without the business-focused overhead

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	AMD
Product Line	Ryzen 5 PRO
Model Number	3500U PRO
Codename	Picasso
Release Year	2019

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Zen+, Ryzen 3000 Series PRO
Socket	FP5
Process Node	12 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	4
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	8
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	3.7 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	2 MB
L3 Cache	4 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	15 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4-2400

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	15 W
iGPU	AMD Radeon RX Vega 8

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U PRO?

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U PRO has 4 cores and 8 threads, a 2.1 GHz base and 3.7 GHz boost clock, 4 MB of L3 cache and a 15 W TDP. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon RX Vega 8. Socket: FP5.

Will the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U PRO work with my current setup?

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U PRO lists CPU Socket is AM4. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U PRO best suited to?

Best suited to: Corporate laptop deployments wanting solid 4-core performance with capable integrated graphics and business manageability features.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U PRO?

Not the best fit for: Consumer buyers who don't need PRO features, the standard Ryzen 5 3500U delivers equivalent performance without the business-focused overhead.