AMD Ryzen 7 2700E vs Intel Core i3-2115C

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AMD Ryzen 7 2700E or AMD Ryzen 7 2700E – 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 7 2700E features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) 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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group Intel Core i 2000
AMD Ryzen 7 2700E Name Intel Core i3-2115C
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E is 2.8 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
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 2x
16 Threads 4
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
8 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E does not have integrated graphics.
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
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 48
-- Generation 6
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
-- Execution units 6
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Technology 32 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VP8 No
-- JPEG No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2018 Release date Q2/2012
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
16.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1284
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Sandy Bridge S
290 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12 nm Technology 32 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic