AMD GX-412HC vs Intel Core i3-5015U

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AMD GX-412HC or AMD GX-412HC – 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 GX-412HC features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-412HC, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 769 socket.
The Intel Core i3-5015U 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 i3-5015U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD GX-412HC Name Intel Core i3-5015U
AMD G Family Intel Core i3
2 Generation 5
AMD GX 2st Gen. Group Intel Core i 5000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-412HC has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-412HC is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-5015U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-5015U is 2.1 GHz
1.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.2 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-412HC has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
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 i3-5015U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-5015U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5500, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.27 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2015
0 Direct X 11.2
AMD Radeon R3E GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5500
0 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
3 Execution units 24
0 Generation 8
0.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 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.
No AVC Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No JPEG Decode
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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 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 15 W watts.
15 W TDP up None
90 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-412HC is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-5015U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2015
GE412HIYJ44JB Part Number --
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Steppe Eagle (Puma) Architecture Broadwell U
28 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 769 Socket BGA 1168
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB