Intel Core i3-1220P vs Intel Core i5-1240P

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-1220P or Intel Core i3-1220P – 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 i3-1220P 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 i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1220P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-1240P features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 i5-1240P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Mobile
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i3-1220P Name Intel Core i5-1240P
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-1220P has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.5 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 i5-1240P has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.7 GHz.
1.5 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.7 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.3 GHz
12 Threads 16
10 CPU Cores 12
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1.1 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
2x Golden Cove Cores A 4x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-1220P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1220P 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 i5-1240P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1240P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
64 Execution units 80
13 Generation 13
12.1 Direct X 12.1
512 Shaders 640
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Max. displays --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
 
 

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 / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
 
 

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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
64 W TDP (PL2) 64 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-1220P 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-1240P is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
6.5 MB L2-Cache 9.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake U Architecture Alder Lake U
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
17451
17451
Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 1.5 GHz
14265
14265

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
11268
11268
Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 1.5 GHz
8811
8811

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
8550
8550
Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 1.5 GHz
6894
6894

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
7577
7577
Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 1.5 GHz
6645
6645

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 1.5 GHz
2102
2102
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
2102
2102

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
1688
1688
Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 1.5 GHz
1685
1685

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 1.5 GHz
1564
1564
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
1564
1564