i3-1215U vs EPYC 7453

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7453
2021
28 cores / 56 threads, 225 Watt
31.84
+367%
Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.82

EPYC 7453 outperforms Core i3-1215U by a whopping 367% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7453 and Core i3-1215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1291029
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Cost-effectiveness evaluation17.24no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency13.3843.00
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date15 March 2021 (3 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,570no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7453 and Core i3-1215U 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 cores28 (Octacosa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads568
Base clock speed2.75 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.45 GHz4.4 GHz
Multiplier27.5no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+Intel 7 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors16,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7453 and Core i3-1215U 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 configuration21
SocketSP3FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)225 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7453 and Core i3-1215U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

EPYC 7453 and Core i3-1215U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7453 and Core i3-1215U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7453 and Core i3-1215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TiB64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of EPYC 7453 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by EPYC 7453 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by EPYC 7453 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7453 and Core i3-1215U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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.

EPYC 7453 31.84
+367%
i3-1215U 6.82

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.

EPYC 7453 50575
+367%
i3-1215U 10828

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.84 6.82
Recency 15 March 2021 23 February 2022
Physical cores 28 6
Threads 56 8
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 15 Watt

EPYC 7453 has a 366.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 366.7% more physical cores and 600% more threads.

i3-1215U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, and 1400% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7453 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1215U in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7453 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-1215U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7453 and Core i3-1215U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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