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AMD Ryzen 3 7330U vs Intel Core i3-1315U: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 3 7330U vs Intel Core i3-1315U total cores compared
These two are close on paper, and total cores is the only measure that separates them at all: AMD Ryzen 3 7330U 4 against Intel Core i3-1315U 6. L3 cache runs the same way, 8 MB on the AMD Ryzen 3 7330U versus 10 MB on the Intel Core i3-1315U, another win for Intel Core i3-1315U. There is a split on igpu as well, AMD Radeon Graphics on the AMD Ryzen 3 7330U versus Intel UHD Graphics on the Intel Core i3-1315U.
Which should you buy, AMD Ryzen 3 7330U or Intel Core i3-1315U?
The AMD Ryzen 3 7330U suits mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads. Buy the Intel Core i3-1315U for entry-level and student thin-and-light laptops and browsing, documents, email and video calls, though it is not built for gaming beyond very light or older titles. The same goes for buyers on a tight budget who want a modern Intel laptop. It is not the one for heavy multitasking or long multi-core jobs, where Core i5 chips with more cores do better. 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.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, total threads, tdp, integrated graphics, release year and market segment included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 2 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Ryzen 3 7330U and Intel Core i3-1315U differ on performance cores?
Yes. Performance Cores reads 4 on the AMD Ryzen 3 7330U versus 2 on the Intel Core i3-1315U.
Is the SMT Enabled the same on the AMD Ryzen 3 7330U 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 7330U
- Laptops, Desktops
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Laptop
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- Barcelo R
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- 2023
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 2023
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- 15 W
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 15 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- AMD Radeon Graphics (6 cores, up to 1800 MHz)
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Intel UHD Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- Laptop
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Laptop
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- FP6
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- 4
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 6Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- 4Best
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- 0
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 4Best
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- 8
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 8
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- Yes
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- 2.3 GHz
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 1.2 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- Up to 4.3 GHz
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- 8 MB-20%
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 10 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- 15 W
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 15 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- DDR4, 2-Channel
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4xBest
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
- Yes
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 7330U 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 8 MB).
Verdict
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.