Intel Core i3-1215UL vs Intel Core i3-1215U

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Intel Core i3-1215UL or Intel Core i3-1215UL – 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 i3-1215UL features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1215UL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
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.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-1215UL Name Intel Core i3-1215U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-1215UL has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 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 i3-1215U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.2 GHz.
4x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.2 GHz
8 Threads 8
2x Golden Cove Cores A 2x Golden Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking No
6 CPU Cores 6
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.3 GHz
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency 0.9 GHz
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-1215UL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1215UL 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 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
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
13 Generation 13
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
64 Execution units 64
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
512 Shaders 512
12.1 Direct X 12.1
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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
12 W TDP down None
28 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-1215UL 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 i3-1215U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Alder Lake U Architecture Alder Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2022
4.5 MB L2-Cache 4.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
-- Part Number --
10 nm Technology 10 nm
10.0 MB L3-Cache 10.0 MB