Intel Core i3-1215U vs AMD Ryzen 5 7520U

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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 7520U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, you'll need a motherboard with a FT6 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-1215U Name AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group AMD Ryzen 7020U
12 Generation 6
 
 

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 7520U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
None None 4x Zen 2
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 3.4 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2.8 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Gracemont Cores B None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
None None 4.3 GHz
 
 

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 7520U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U uses the AMD Radeon 610M Graphics, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.9 GHz
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2022
64 Execution units 2
12.1 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders 128
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon 610M Graphics
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
13 Generation 9
10 nm Technology 6 nm
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 44.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 44.0 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type LPDDR5-5500
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 down 8 W
55 W TDP (PL2) None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 7520U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2022
BGA 1744 Socket FT6
4.5 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
10.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number 100-000000770
Alder Lake U Architecture Mendocino (Zen 2)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
10 nm Technology 6 nm