AMD 3015Ce vs Intel Core m3-8100Y

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AMD 3015Ce or AMD 3015Ce – 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 AMD 3015Ce features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD E series.
To use the AMD 3015Ce, you'll need a motherboard with a FT5 socket.
The Intel Core m3-8100Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core m3-8100Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD 3015Ce Name Intel Core m3-8100Y
AMD E Family Intel Core i3
4 Generation 8
AMD 3000e/Ce Group Intel Core M 8
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD 3015Ce has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD 3015Ce is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.3 GHz.
The Intel Core m3-8100Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-8100Y is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.2 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD 3015Ce has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD 3015Ce uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core m3-8100Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-8100Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2018 Release date Q4/2018
12 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 615
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
3 Execution units 24
8 Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
 
 

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 / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 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 33.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
-- Bandwidth 33.3 GB/s
DDR4-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
 
 

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 5 W watts.
None TDP up 8 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 5 W
None TDP down 4.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD 3015Ce 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core m3-8100Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2021 Release date Q3/2018
AM301CBRP2OFJ Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Dali (Zen) Architecture Amber Lake Y
14 nm Technology 14 nm
FT5 Socket BGA 1515
Operating systems
-- Release price 281 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB