AMD Ryzen 5 4500U vs Intel Core i3-2115C

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AMD Ryzen 5 4500U or AMD Ryzen 5 4500U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2115C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2115C, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1284 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Name Intel Core i3-2115C
AMD Ryzen 4000U Group Intel Core i 2000
3 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-2115C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2115C is 2.0 GHz
6 CPU Cores 2
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
6x Cores 2x
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
6 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-2115C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2115C uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
12 Direct X 10.1
6 Execution units 6
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2020 Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
384 Shaders 48
AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
9 Generation 6
1.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
7 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1333
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts.
25 W TDP up None
10 W TDP down None
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2115C is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
FP6 Socket BGA 1284
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2020 Release date Q2/2012
Renoir (Zen 2) Architecture Sandy Bridge S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
7 nm Technology 32 nm