i3-8121U vs Ryzen Embedded R1505G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded R1505G
2019
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.49
Core i3-8121U
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.87
+15.3%

Core i3-8121U outperforms Ryzen Embedded R1505G by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Ryzen Embedded R1505G Ryzen Embedded R1505G
i3-8121U i3-8121U

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-8121U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17641682
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen EmbeddedIntel Core i3
Power efficiency15.1417.45
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)
Release date16 April 2019 (5 years ago)15 May 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$80no data

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-8121U 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus typeno dataOPI
Bus rateno data4 GT/s
Multiplier2422
L1 cache192 KB128 KB
L2 cache1 MB512 KB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size209.8 mm2123 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors4,950 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-8121U 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFP5Intel BGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-8121U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMTIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
QuickAssistno data-
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Smart Responseno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
HD Audiono data+
RSTno data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-8121U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-8121U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-8121U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s38.397 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon RX Vega 3Iris Pro Plus

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-8121U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes816

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.

Ryzen Embedded R1505G 2.49
i3-8121U 2.87
+15.3%

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.

Ryzen Embedded R1505G 3810
i3-8121U 4391
+15.2%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen Embedded R1505G 264
i3-8121U 318
+20.3%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ryzen Embedded R1505G 97
i3-8121U 133
+36.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 2.49 2.87
Recency 16 April 2019 15 May 2018
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm

Ryzen Embedded R1505G has an age advantage of 11 months.

i3-8121U, on the other hand, has a 15.3% higher aggregate performance score, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-8121U is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded R1505G in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-8121U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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