Intel Core i3-1215U vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-1215U or Intel Core i3-1215U – 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 Intel Core i3-1215U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1215U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group AMD Ryzen 5000U
Intel Core i3-1215U Name AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-1215U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
6 CPU Cores 6
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
8 Threads 12
None None 4.0 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 2.1 GHz
None None 6x
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
1.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Gracemont Cores B None
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-1215U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1215U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
13 Generation 9
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2020
-- Max. displays --
64 Execution units 7
512 Shaders 448
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.8 GHz
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12.1 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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 76.8 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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
None TDP up 25 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP down 10 W
55 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-1215U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
Alder Lake U Architecture Lucienne (Zen 2)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
10.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 1744 Socket FP6
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
4.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
13210
13210
Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
11350
11350

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
6784
6784
Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
6410
6410

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
5622
5622
Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
5328
5328

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
5237
5237
Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
4135
4135

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
2079
2079
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
1437
1437

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
1633
1633
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
1165
1165

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
1596
1596
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.1 GHz
1134
1134