Intel Core i3-5157U vs AMD A8-3510MX

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Intel Core i3-5157U or Intel Core i3-5157U – 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 i3-5157U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-5157U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The AMD A8-3510MX features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3510MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Intel Core i3-5157U Name AMD A8-3510MX
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Intel Core i 5000U Group AMD A6-3000M
5 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-5157U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-5157U is 2.5 GHz
The AMD A8-3510MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3510MX is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
None None 2.5 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-5157U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-5157U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 6100, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-3510MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3510MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
48 Execution units 5
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
8 Generation 3
11.2 Direct X 11
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2011
14 nm Technology 32 nm
384 Shaders 400
Intel Iris Graphics 6100 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 45 W watts.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
23 W TDP down None
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-5157U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-3510MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1168 Socket FS1
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2011
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Broadwell U Architecture Llano (K10)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a