i7-3615QE vs Ryzen 5 3500

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 3500
6 cores / 6 threads, 65 Watt
8.05
+128%
Core i7-3615QE
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.53

Ryzen 5 3500 outperforms Core i7-3615QE by a whopping 128% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 3500 and Core i7-3615QE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9401536
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5no data
Power efficiency11.717.42
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release dateno data29 April 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 3500 and Core i7-3615QE 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads68
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.3 GHz
L1 cache384 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB6144 KB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data160 mm2
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 3500 and Core i7-3615QE 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
SocketSocket AM4Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 3500 and Core i7-3615QE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 3500 and Core i7-3615QE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 3500 and Core i7-3615QE are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 3500 and Core i7-3615QE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200unknown Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel HD 4000

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 5 3500 8.05
+128%
i7-3615QE 3.53

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 5 3500 12789
+128%
i7-3615QE 5601

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.05 3.53
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 6 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 45 Watt

Ryzen 5 3500 has a 128% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

i7-3615QE, on the other hand, has 33.3% more threads, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 3500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3615QE in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 3500 is a desktop processor while Core i7-3615QE is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 3500 and Core i7-3615QE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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