Ryzen 5 5625U vs Ryzen 7 2700E

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 5625U

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 7 2700E

2018

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,657 vs 14,717).
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5625U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 5625U

2022

Ryzen 7 2700E

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,657 vs 14,717).
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5625U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5625U better than Ryzen 7 2700E?

Yes. Ryzen 5 5625U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.4% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 5625U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.9% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5625U is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 5625U is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 2700E makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 5625U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 2700E is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (44.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 5625U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2018) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 5 5625U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 2700E Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5625U	Ryzen 7 2700E
1080p
low	172 FPS	176 FPS
medium	146 FPS	154 FPS
high	118 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	145 FPS
medium	123 FPS	122 FPS
high	99 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	66 FPS
medium	71 FPS	59 FPS
high	56 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5625U	Ryzen 7 2700E
1080p
low	318 FPS	298 FPS
medium	276 FPS	264 FPS
high	249 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	191 FPS
1440p
low	282 FPS	267 FPS
medium	250 FPS	242 FPS
high	229 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	174 FPS
4K
low	222 FPS	194 FPS
medium	200 FPS	180 FPS
high	186 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	129 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5625U	Ryzen 7 2700E
1080p
low	368 FPS	366 FPS
medium	368 FPS	366 FPS
high	368 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	366 FPS
1440p
low	368 FPS	366 FPS
medium	368 FPS	366 FPS
high	360 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	338 FPS	366 FPS
medium	284 FPS	319 FPS
high	247 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	191 FPS	226 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5625U	Ryzen 7 2700E
1080p
low	368 FPS	366 FPS
medium	368 FPS	366 FPS
high	368 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	366 FPS
1440p
low	368 FPS	366 FPS
medium	368 FPS	366 FPS
high	368 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	366 FPS
4K
low	368 FPS	366 FPS
medium	368 FPS	366 FPS
high	365 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	326 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5625U and Ryzen 7 2700E

Ryzen 5 5625U

The Ryzen 5 5625U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,717 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 7 2700E

The Ryzen 7 2700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,657 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5625U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 2700E offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 2700E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5625U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700E — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5625U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5625U uses the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 2700E uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5625U scores 14,717 against the Ryzen 7 2700E's 14,657 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 5625U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5625U	Ryzen 7 2700E
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+7%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.8 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm-42%	12 nm
Architecture	Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	14,717	14,657

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5625U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 2700E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.