Intel Core i7-8500Y vs AMD 3015e

Processor comparisons   20-01-2022
   For example you have difficulties with the choice of a CPU, you will solve them by reading the detailed tests Intel Core i7-8500Y vs AMD 3015e and see which is better for games or simple use for rendering, programming, machine learning, video editing, streaming. Here you can find useful information from real streaming and video editing tests or several benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Handbrake, Furmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, VeraCrypt, RealBench, PCMark 10, Dolphin Emulator, Blender, AIDA64, Gears 5, SuperPi, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), UserBenchmark, PassMark, MATLAB, DaVinci Resolve Studio, 7zip, 3DMark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, WPrime, Blender, Prime95.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Halo Infinite
Grand Theft Auto V
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Borderlands 3
Fallout 76
Apex Legends
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Watch Dogs Legion
Rainbow Six Siege
Valorant
Overwatch
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Death Stranding
Fortnite
Red Dead Redemption 2
Cyberpunk 2077
DOOM: Eternal
Last Man Standing
Valheim

After reading the results of parallel benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD 3015e or Intel Core i7-8500Y.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-8500Y

50%

3015e

50%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-8500Y

51%

3015e

50%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: DOTA 2A, Half-Life: Alyx, NBA 2K20, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Horizon Zero Dawn, Monster Hunter World, Forza Horizon 4, Ghostrunner, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Hitman 3, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Metro Exodus, League of Legends (LOL), Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Control, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	89.8	89.0
Valorant	102.1	101.1
Cyberpunk 2077	57.2	56.6
Apex Legends	96.0	95.0
Call of Duty Warzone	76.6	75.8
Overwatch	82.7	81.9
Red Dead Redemption 2	70.4	69.8
DOOM Eternal	51.0	50.5
Warzone	79.6	78.9
Assassin's Creed	85.8	84.9
Valheim	84.7	83.9

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-8500Y

423%

3015e

294%

To make a finishing decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-8500Y is more energy efficient than the 3015e since it has less power consumption: 5W vs. 6W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, programming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-8500Y	AMD 3015e
Cinbench 15 Single-core	135	48
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	261	256
Cinbench 20 Single-core	306	122
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	602	557
Cinbench 23 Single-core	435	315
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	2090	1515

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-8500Y	AMD 3015e
Single-Core	1744	1422
Multi-Core	3061	2669

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-8500Y	AMD 3015e
Single-Core	635	530
Multi-Core	1801	941

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-8500Y	AMD 3015e
Announcement date	March 07, 2019	July 06, 2020
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1515	FT5
Core name	Amber Lake Y	Dali
Architecture	x86	Zen
Generation	8	1
Turbo Frequency	4.2 MHz	2.3 MHz
Frequency	1.5 MHz	1.2 MHz
Cores	2	2
Threads	4	4
Bus rate	4 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	5700 millions	800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600	DDR4
Max. Memory	16 Gb
Memory Frequency		1600
Memory bandwidth	33.3 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache		1MB
L3 cache	4 MB	4MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	Expansion Options	AM3015BRP2OFJ

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-8500Y is 20% better than 3015e in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-8500Y is better: 29
The number of parameters for which AMD 3015e is better: 4
However, it should be understood that all the number in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i7-8500Y and AMD 3015e before deciding which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i7-8500Y - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-8500Y specs and review.

AMD 3015e - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• AMD 3015e specs and review.