i3-3217U vs Ryzen Embedded R1505G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded R1505G
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.40
+212%
Core i3-3217U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.77

Ryzen Embedded R1505G outperforms Core i3-3217U by a whopping 212% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-3217U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17842645
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen EmbeddedIntel Core i3
Power efficiency9.084.28
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date25 February 2020 (4 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$80$225

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-3217U 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 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size209.8 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors4,950 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-3217U 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
SocketFP5FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-3217U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMTIntel® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX++
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-3217U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-3217U 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 Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-3217U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3Intel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.05 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-3217U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded R1505G and Core i3-3217U.

PCIe version3.02.0
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 2.40
+212%
i3-3217U 0.77

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 3812
+211%
i3-3217U 1226

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
+73.7%
i3-3217U 152

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
+53.2%
i3-3217U 64

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.40 0.77
Integrated graphics card 2.98 1.18
Recency 25 February 2020 1 June 2012
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 17 Watt

Ryzen Embedded R1505G has a 211.7% higher aggregate performance score, 152.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 years, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

i3-3217U, on the other hand, has 47.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Embedded R1505G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3217U in performance tests.


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