Intel Core i3-1115G4 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7520U

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Intel Core i3-1115G4 or Intel Core i3-1115G4 – 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 i3-1115G4 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1115G4, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1449 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, you'll need a motherboard with a FT6 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-1115G4 Name AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
11 Generation 6
Intel Core i 1100G/11000U Group AMD Ryzen 7020U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-1115G4 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-1115G4 is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
4 Threads 8
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x Zen 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-1115G4 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1115G4 uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U uses the AMD Radeon 610M Graphics, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q3/2020 Release date Q3/2022
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4) GPU name AMD Radeon 610M Graphics
10 nm Technology 6 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 128
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
48 Execution units 2
11 Generation 9
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.9 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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 44.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 44.0 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-3733 Memory type LPDDR5-5500
 
 

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.
28 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
12 W TDP down 8 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-1115G4 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2020 Release date Q3/2022
-- Part Number 100-000000770
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Tiger Lake U Architecture Mendocino (Zen 2)
10 nm Technology 6 nm
BGA 1449 Socket FT6
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
309 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4279
4279
Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
3076
3076

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3891
3891
Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
2696
2696

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1721
1721
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1336
1336

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1329
1329
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1055
1055