Intel Core i3-1215U vs Intel Core i5-1135G7

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-1215U or Intel Core i3-1215U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-1215U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1215U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-1135G7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1135G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 1100G/11000U
12 Generation 11
Intel Core i3-1215U Name Intel Core i5-1135G7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-1215U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i5-1135G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-1135G7 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.8 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
4x Gracemont Cores B None
None None 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
1.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4x
None None 2.4 GHz
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-1215U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1215U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-1135G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1135G7 uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Tiger Lake G7), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
12.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2020
13 Generation 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
64 Execution units 80
512 Shaders 640
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Tiger Lake G7)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
None TDP up 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 12 W
55 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-1215U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-1135G7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 309 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2020
Alder Lake U Architecture Tiger Lake U
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1526
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
10 nm Technology 10 nm
10.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
6410
6410
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
5913
5913

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
5373
5373
Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
4135
4135

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
5328
5328
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
4904
4904

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
2079
2079
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1692
1692

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
1633
1633
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1343
1343

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
1596
1596
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1355
1355