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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-1215U vs Ryzen 5 8500G

The Core i3-1215U is slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 31% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 11 months newer
Available for $140.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-1215U

605FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

698FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-1215U

215FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

267FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-1215U

212FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

220FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-1215U

273FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

361FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-1215U

643FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

734FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-1215U

232FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

251FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-1215U

673FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

769FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-1215U

331FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

330FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i3-1215U

48%

Ryzen 5 8500G

67%

Ryzen 5 8500G ranks 19 points higher.

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Ryzen 5 8500G has 4 more threads.

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Core i3-1215U

10 MB

Ryzen 5 8500G

16 MB

Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-1215U

1.2 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G

3.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G has a 192% higher base clock.

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Core i3-1215U

4.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G

5 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G boosts 14% higher.

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Core i3-1215U

15W

Ryzen 5 8500G

65W

Core i3-1215U draws 50W less power.

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Core i3-1215U

Ryzen 5 8500G

$140.00

Core i3-1215URyzen 5 8500G

Intel BGA 1744

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AM5

Alder Lake-U

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Phoenix2

Mobile

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Mobile

UHD Graphics 64EU

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Radeon 740M

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-1215U or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 40% faster than the Core i3-1215U on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 48/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Core i3-1215U?expand_more

40% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-1215U or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 8500G worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 67/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-1215U scores 48/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 67/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-1215U or Ryzen 5 8500G bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-1215U or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.