Intel Core i5-5257U vs AMD Ryzen 3 3300U

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Intel Core i5-5257U or Intel Core i5-5257U – 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 i5-5257U 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-5257U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-5257U Name AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 3
5 Generation 2
Intel Core i 5000U Group AMD Ryzen 3000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-5257U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-5257U is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 3300U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-5257U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-5257U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 6100, 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 3 3300U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 3300U uses the AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics, which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.1 GHz
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2018
11.2 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Graphics 6100 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 384
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
48 Execution units 6
8 Generation 8
1.05 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 / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode 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 25.6 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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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.
None TDP up 35 W
105 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
23 W TDP down 12 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-5257U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300U is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes 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
Broadwell U Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
14 nm Technology 12 nm
BGA 1168 Socket FP5
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
12125
12125
Intel Core i5-5257U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
6991
6991

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
4012
4012
Intel Core i5-5257U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3233
3233

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
2567
2567
Intel Core i5-5257U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1964
1964

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
2472
2472
Intel Core i5-5257U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1649
1649

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-5257U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
971
971
AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
967
967

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
510
510
Intel Core i5-5257U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
327
327

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
309
309
Intel Core i5-5257U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
277
277