Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y vs Intel Core i3-2115C

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Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y or Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y – 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 Pentium Gold 4425Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2115C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2115C, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1284 socket.
Intel Pentium Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y Name Intel Core i3-2115C
Intel Pentium 4400 Group Intel Core i 2000
7 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y is 1.6 GHz
The Intel Core i3-2115C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2115C is 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-2115C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2115C uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2011
24 Execution units 6
12 Direct X 10.1
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192 Shaders 48
Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9.5 Generation 6
14 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 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 29.9 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 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 25 W watts.
4.5 W TDP down None
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y 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 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2115C is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2017 Release date Q2/2012
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1284
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Kaby Lake U Architecture Sandy Bridge S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
193 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 32 nm