Intel Core i3-1215UL vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600

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Intel Core i3-1215UL or Intel Core i3-1215UL – 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 i3-1215UL features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1215UL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-1215UL Name AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
12 Generation 3
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-1215UL has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 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 Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
None None 4.2 GHz
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Gracemont Cores B None
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.6 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
8 Threads 12
None None 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
None None 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-1215UL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1215UL uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2022 Release date --
12.1 Direct X --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) GPU name
10 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
64 Execution units --
13 Generation --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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 VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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 65 W watts.
28 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
55 W TDP (PL2) None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
12 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-1215UL 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 10.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q3/2022 Release date Q3/2019
-- Part Number --
4.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Alder Lake U Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
10 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 1744 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 185 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB