Intel Core i3-1215U vs Intel Core i5-1235U

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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 i5-1235U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1235U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
12 Generation 12
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-1215U Name Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
 
 

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 i5-1235U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.3 GHz.
4x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.4 GHz
2x Golden Cove Cores A 2x Golden Cove
8 Threads 12
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency 0.9 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.3 GHz
1.2 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.3 GHz
6 CPU Cores 10
No Overclocking No
 
 

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 i5-1235U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1235U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
13 Generation 13
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
64 Execution units 80
12.1 Direct X 12.1
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
512 Shaders 640
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
 
 

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.
55 W TDP (PL2) 55 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

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 i5-1235U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
4.5 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 10 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
-- Release price --
Alder Lake U Architecture Alder Lake U
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Part Number --
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
13681
13681
Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
11350
11350

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
9378
9378
Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
6410
6410

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
7764
7764
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 i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
4132
4132

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
2089
2089
Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
2079
2079

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
1668
1668
Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
1633
1633

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1215U
6C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
1596
1596
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
1479
1479