Intel Core i5-1235U vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3201

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Intel Core i5-1235U or Intel Core i5-1235U – 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 i5-1235U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1235U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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 3201, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4r2 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-1235U Name AMD EPYC Embedded 3201
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000
12 Generation 1
Intel Core i5 Family AMD EPYC
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1235U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.3 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 EPYC Embedded 3201 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
1.3 GHz A-Core Frequency None
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
10 CPU Cores 8
None None 3.1 GHz
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 8x
12 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 1.5 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
8x Gracemont Cores B None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1235U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1235U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), 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 3201 does not have integrated graphics.
12.1 Direct X --
80 Execution units --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2022 Release date --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
640 Shaders --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name
13 Generation --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
10 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-2133
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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 30 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 30 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1235U 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
BGA 1744 Socket SP4r2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
6.5 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2018
Alder Lake U Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Part Number --
10 nm Technology 14 nm