Intel Core i3-3115C vs AMD Ryzen 3 2200G

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Intel Core i3-3115C or Intel Core i3-3115C – 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 i3-3115C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3115C, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1284 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
3 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3
Intel Core i3-3115C Name AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
Intel Core i 3000M Group AMD Ryzen 2000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3115C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3115C is 2.5 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
No Overclocking Yes
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.7 GHz
None None 3.65 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3115C does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Shaders 512
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 8
-- Execution units 8
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
-- GPU frequency 1.1 GHz
-- 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.
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2933
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 65 W watts.
None TDP down 46 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3115C is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
22 nm Technology 14 nm
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Ivy Bridge H Architecture Raven Ridge (Zen)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 95 $
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2018
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1284 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
 
 

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