Intel Core i5-1135G7 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3255

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-1135G7 or Intel Core i5-1135G7 – 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 i5-1135G7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1135G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC Embedded 3255, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4r2 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 1100G/11000U Group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000
Intel Core i5 Family AMD EPYC
11 Generation 1
Intel Core i5-1135G7 Name AMD EPYC Embedded 3255
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1135G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-1135G7 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking Yes
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 Threads 16
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1135G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1135G7 uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Tiger Lake G7), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 does not have integrated graphics.
12 Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
80 Execution units --
12 Generation --
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2020 Release date --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Tiger Lake G7) GPU name
640 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
10 nm Technology --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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

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 51.2 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 512.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 42.6 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
12 W TDP down 25 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
28 W TDP up None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1135G7 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3255 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
309 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Q3/2020 Release date Q1/2018
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1526 Socket SP4r2
Tiger Lake U Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)
10 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2