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AMD Ryzen 3 7320U vs Intel Core i3-1315U: Comparison

AMD Ryzen 3 7320U vs Intel Core i3-1315U: the l3 cache difference

Start with l3 cache, because it is the widest measured gap between them: AMD Ryzen 3 7320U 4 MB against Intel Core i3-1315U 10 MB, 60% in favour of Intel Core i3-1315U. There is a split on igpu as well, AMD Radeon 610M on the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U versus Intel UHD Graphics on the Intel Core i3-1315U.

AMD Ryzen 3 7320U vs Intel Core i3-1315U: which one fits your build

The AMD Ryzen 3 7320U suits ultraportable laptops and business travel, though it is not built for gaming laptops and heavy content creation. The Intel Core i3-1315U is the one to take for entry-level and student thin-and-light laptops and browsing, documents, email and video calls, though it is the wrong buy for gaming beyond very light or older titles. It also earns its place with buyers on a tight budget who want a modern Intel laptop. It is the wrong buy for heavy multitasking or long multi-core jobs, where Core i5 chips with more cores do better. Our rating of the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U (7.8/10): the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U is a well-balanced ultraportable chip that prioritizes battery life and everyday responsiveness. Our rating of the Intel Core i3-1315U (7.7/10): the Intel Core i3-1315U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops rather than performance-first designs.

What AMD Ryzen 3 7320U and Intel Core i3-1315U have in common

Everything else lines up. Total threads, tdp, integrated graphics, form factor and market segment read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 2 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U and Intel Core i3-1315U differ on total cores?

Yes. Total Cores reads 4 on the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U versus 6 on the Intel Core i3-1315U.

Is the SMT Enabled the same on the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U and Intel Core i3-1315U?

It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    Laptop
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    Laptop
  • Codename

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    Mendocino
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    2022
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    2023
  • TDP

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    15 W
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    15 W
  • iGPU

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    AMD Radeon 610M
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    Intel UHD Graphics
  • Market Segment

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    Laptop
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    Laptop
  • Microarchitecture

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    Zen 2
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    Raptor Lake
  • Socket

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    BGA
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
  • Process Node

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    TSMC 6nm FinFET
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    4
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    6Best
  • Performance Cores

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    4Best
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    2
  • Efficiency Cores

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    0
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    4Best
  • Total Threads

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    8
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    8
  • SMT Enabled

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    Yes
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    2.4 GHz
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    1.2 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    4.1 GHz
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    4.5 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    4 MB-60%
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    10 MBBest
  • Base Power

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    15 W
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    15 W
  • Memory Type

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    LPDDR5
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
  • Integrated Graphics

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
    Yes
    Intel Core i3-1315U
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 7320U if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose 1315U if you want the higher L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB).

    Verdict

    AMD Ryzen 3 7320U

    7.8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The AMD Ryzen 3 7320U is a well-balanced ultraportable chip that prioritizes battery life and everyday responsiveness.

    Intel Core i3-1315U

    7.7 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i3-1315U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops rather than performance-first designs.

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