AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i3-1215U | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 8600G or Intel Core i3-1215U - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G was released in Q1/2024. The Intel Core i3-1215U has 6 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-1215U was released in Q1/2022. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
AMD Ryzen 8000G (14) | CPU group | Intel Core i 1200P/1200U (21) |
6 | Generation | 12 |
Phoenix (Zen 4) | Architecture | Alder Lake U |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i3-1315U |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is 4.30 GHz (5.00 GHz) while the Intel Core i3-1215U has 6 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-1215U is at 1.20 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-1215U |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.30 GHz (5.00 GHz) 6x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 1.20 GHz (4.40 GHz) 2x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 0.90 GHz (3.30 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-1215U |
AMD Ryzen™ AI | AI hardware | -- |
AMD Ryzen™ AI (XDNA) @ 16 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G or Intel Core i3-1215U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Radeon 760M | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
2.80 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
10 | GPU Generation | 13 |
4 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 4 |
8 | Compute units | 64 |
512 | Shader | 512 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
AMD FSR | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon 760M | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 8600G can use up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-1215U supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-1215U |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | 4.50 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 10.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 28 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 55.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is 65 W, while the Intel Core i3-1215U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-1215U |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 55 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
45 W | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is manufactured in 4 nm and has 22.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i3-1215U is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 14.50 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-1215U |
4 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM5 (LGA 1718) | Socket | BGA 1744 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2024 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
229 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
AMD Radeon 760M @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
14,067 CB R23 MC @ 68 W |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i3-1215U |
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