Ryzen 7 5800XT vs i3-1215U

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.84
Ryzen 7 5800XT
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
18.97
+177%

Ryzen 7 5800XT outperforms Core i3-1215U by a whopping 177% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 7 5800XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1017306
Place by popularity21not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data55.00
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency43.1517.10
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 7 5800XT basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed1.2 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data74 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 7 5800XT compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1744AM4
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 7 5800XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 7 5800XT technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 7 5800XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 7 5800XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
Execution Units64no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 7 5800XT integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 7 5800XT integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 7 5800XT integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 7 5800XT.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-1215U 6.84
Ryzen 7 5800XT 18.97
+177%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-1215U 10859
Ryzen 7 5800XT 30140
+178%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.84 18.97
Recency 23 February 2022 31 July 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 8 16
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 105 Watt

i3-1215U has 600% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 5800XT, on the other hand, has a 177.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1215U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-1215U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 7 5800XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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