Intel Core i3-3115C vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500

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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 5 3500 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-3115C Name AMD Ryzen 5 3500
Intel Core i 3000M Group AMD Ryzen 3000
3 Generation 3
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

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 5 3500 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 6
2 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
None None 4.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 6x
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3115C does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
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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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

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 5 3500 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
4.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2019
-- Release price 125 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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BGA 1284 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Ivy Bridge H Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
22 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)