Intel Core i7-3537U vs Intel Core i7-12800HL

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Intel Core i7-3537U or Intel Core i7-3537U – 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 i7-3537U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3537U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12800HL features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12800HL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
3 Generation 12
Intel Core i7-3537U Name Intel Core i7-12800HL
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Core i 12000H
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3537U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3537U is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-12800HL has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 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.
2x Cores None
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 3.7 GHz
None None 6x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
None None 4.8 GHz
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
4 Threads 20
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 14
2.0 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3537U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3537U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-12800HL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12800HL uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
7 Generation 13
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2022
128 Shaders 768
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 96
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
11.0 Direct X 12.1
22 nm Technology 10 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
None TDP down 35 W
None TDP (PL2) 115 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP up 60 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3537U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12800HL is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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Q1/2013 Release date Q3/2022
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1744
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
346 $ Release price --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Alder Lake H
22 nm Technology 10 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 11.5 MB