AMD Athlon Silver 10 vs Intel Core i3-1115G4 Comparison

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i3-1115G4 wins every single head-to-head benchmark against the AMD Athlon Silver 10, taking all 11 recorded tests. The average benchmark scores are nearly identical — 6851 for Intel versus 6849 for AMD — but that parity is misleading, because the two chips achieve it through completely different workload profiles. The Athlon Silver 10’s average score of 6849 is buoyed by its single-thread result of 2089, yet that same chip falls behind by margins ranging from 23.7% to 95.2% across every measured task.

For a user choosing between these two mobile processors, the Intel part is the clear pick for anything compute-intensive: compression, encryption, math workloads, and multithreaded tasks all favor it by wide margins. The AMD chip’s only argument would be its newer 6 nm process node and LPDDR5 memory support, but on pure performance data, there is no scenario in the FACT PACK where the Athlon Silver 10 comes out ahead. The Intel Core i3-1115G4 should be chosen by anyone prioritizing raw throughput in everyday applications; the Athlon Silver 10 would only make sense if platform features like its 88.0 GB/s memory bandwidth or Radeon 610M graphics are the deciding factor, since benchmark data does not cover those areas.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-1115G4 is built on Tiger Lake-U architecture with Willow Cove cores, fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 144 mm². It uses the Intel BGA 1449 socket and supports DDR4 and LPDDR4X memory in a dual-channel configuration. The AMD Athlon Silver 10, by contrast, is a Zen 2 design codenamed Mendocino, produced on TSMC’s 6 nm process with a smaller 100 mm² die. It uses the AMD Socket FT6 and supports only LPDDR5 memory, also dual-channel, with a specified memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s.

Core configuration differs significantly. The Intel chip has 2 cores and 4 threads, meaning it supports simultaneous multithreading. The AMD chip also has 2 cores but only 2 threads — no SMT. This alone explains part of the multithreaded performance gap. Cache hierarchies are also distinct: the Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and just 2 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip’s L3 cache is three times larger, which likely contributes to its better performance in data-heavy workloads.

Clock speeds tell a similar story. The Intel processor has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and boosts to 4.10 GHz. The AMD processor starts at a higher 2.40 GHz base but only reaches 3.50 GHz at boost. Both are 15 W TDP parts, but the Intel chip’s higher boost ceiling gives it a substantial advantage in single-threaded tasks. The integrated graphics also differ: Intel pairs its CPU with Iris Xe-LP Graphics G4, while AMD uses Radeon 610M. PCIe support is another differentiator — Intel provides Gen 4 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while AMD offers Gen 3 with the same lane count. The Intel part launched in September 2020 with a launch MSRP of $281; the AMD part launched in September 2025.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the benchmark data, the Intel Core i3-1115G4 wins everywhere. There are no benchmark victories for the AMD Athlon Silver 10 — the winsA count is 11, and winsB is 0. The Intel chip’s largest margins come in physics (95.2% ahead), prime number finding (92.3% ahead), and integer math (86.8% ahead). These are compute-heavy tasks that benefit from higher clock speeds, larger caches, and the extra threads. The Intel part also dominates floating-point math by 81.8%, extended instructions by 67%, and multithreaded performance by 66.9%.

The smallest Intel advantage is in single-threaded performance, where it leads by 23.7% — still a comfortable margin, but the closest contest in the entire comparison. This suggests the AMD chip’s higher base clock of 2.40 GHz helps narrow the gap in lightly threaded workloads, but the Intel part’s 4.10 GHz boost clock ultimately wins out. For data compression, Intel leads by 47%; for data encryption, by 57.1%; and for random string sorting, by 61.8%.

The AMD Athlon Silver 10’s strengths are not visible in this benchmark set. Its 6 nm process node and LPDDR5 support could imply better power efficiency or memory performance, but no data in the FACT PACK confirms this. The 88.0 GB/s memory bandwidth figure is present, but there are no memory benchmarks to show whether it translates into real-world wins. Users who need maximum performance in any of the tested categories should choose Intel; users who care about the AMD platform’s newer memory technology would be making a choice based on specification sheet, not benchmark results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i3-1115G4 scores 2585 in both PassMark single-thread tests, compared to 2089 for the AMD Athlon Silver 10 — a 23.7% advantage for Intel.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multithreaded workloads?

A: The Intel chip scores 5915 in PassMark multithread, while the AMD chip scores 3543. Intel leads by 66.9%. The Intel part’s 4 threads versus AMD’s 2 threads is a key factor.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark physics, where Intel scores 410 and AMD scores 210 — Intel is 95.2% ahead. Prime number finding is close behind at 92.3% (25 versus 13).

Q: Does the AMD chip win any benchmark?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows 11 wins for the Intel Core i3-1115G4 and 0 wins for the AMD Athlon Silver 10 across all tested workloads.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: They are nearly identical: Intel has an average benchmark score of 6851, and AMD has 6849. Both rank in the 63rd percentile of all CPUs, and their nearest rivals include the AMD Athlon X4 970 (6850) and Intel Xeon W-2195 (6892).

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The Intel Core i3-1115G4 supports DDR4 and LPDDR4X in dual-channel mode. The AMD Athlon Silver 10 supports LPDDR5 in dual-channel mode with a memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive Intel victory is in PassMark physics, where the Intel Core i3-1115G4 scores 410 versus the AMD Athlon Silver 10’s 210. That 95.2% delta is enormous — the Intel part nearly doubles the AMD chip’s output. Physics workloads often stress cache hierarchies and thread scheduling, and the Intel chip’s 6 MB of L3 cache versus AMD’s 2 MB likely plays a role.

Prime number finding is almost as lopsided: Intel scores 25, AMD scores 13, a 92.3% difference. This workload is highly sensitive to integer throughput and clock speed, and the Intel chip’s 4.10 GHz boost versus AMD’s 3.50 GHz boost is a plausible explanation. Integer math follows the same pattern — Intel at 17472, AMD at 9354, a 86.8% gap. Floating-point math is similarly one-sided: 10791 for Intel versus 5936 for AMD, an 81.8% lead.

Data encryption shows Intel ahead by 57.1% (3339 versus 2125), and extended instructions by 67% (4588 versus 2747). These are workloads that benefit from both raw compute and instruction-level efficiency. Multithreaded performance sees Intel at 5915 versus AMD’s 3543, a 66.9% lead that reflects the Intel chip’s 4 threads versus 2 threads. Random string sorting is 61.8% in Intel’s favor (7662 versus 4736), and data compression is 47% ahead (62444 versus 42492).

The single-thread test is the closest contest: Intel scores 2585, AMD scores 2089, a 23.7% lead. Even here, Intel wins clearly, but the margin is less than half of most other deltas. This suggests that the AMD chip’s 2.40 GHz base clock helps in lightly threaded scenarios, but the Intel chip’s superior boost clock and cache size still secure the victory. Across all 11 head-to-head tests, the pattern is consistent: Intel wins every category, with margins ranging from 23.7% to 95.2%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every hardware category except core count, TDP, and ECC support. Both have 2 cores and a 15 W TDP, and neither supports ECC memory. Beyond that, the specifications diverge sharply.

Threads: Intel has 4 threads; AMD has 2.

Base clock: Intel runs at 2.20 GHz; AMD at 2.40 GHz.

Boost clock: Intel reaches 4.10 GHz; AMD tops out at 3.50 GHz.

Socket: Intel uses Intel BGA 1449; AMD uses AMD Socket FT6.

Architecture and codename: Intel is Tiger Lake (Tiger Lake-U); AMD is Zen 2 (Mendocino).

Process node: Intel is 10 nm; AMD is 6 nm.

Foundry: Intel uses its own fabs; AMD uses TSMC.

Die size: Intel measures 144 mm²; AMD measures 100 mm².

L1 cache: Intel provides 80 KB per core; AMD provides 64 KB per core.

L2 cache: Intel provides 1.25 MB per core; AMD provides 512 KB per core.

L3 cache: Intel has 6 MB shared; AMD has 2 MB shared.

Memory support: Intel supports DDR4 and LPDDR4X; AMD supports LPDDR5 only.

Memory bandwidth: AMD specifies 88.0 GB/s; Intel does not list a bandwidth figure.

PCIe: Intel supports Gen 4 with 4 lanes; AMD supports Gen 3 with 4 lanes.

Integrated graphics: Intel uses Iris Xe-LP Graphics G4; AMD uses Radeon 610M.

Release date: Intel launched September 2020; AMD launched September 2025.

Launch MSRP: Intel is listed at $281; AMD has no listed MSRP.

Part number: Intel is SRK08; AMD is 100-000000776.