i3-1215U vs A4-3320M

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Aggregate performance score

A4-3320M
2011
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.42
Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.82
+1524%

Core i3-1215U outperforms A4-3320M by a whopping 1524% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4-3320M and Core i3-1215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29851029
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD A-SeriesIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency1.1443.03
Architecture codenameLlano (2011−2012)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date20 December 2011 (13 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A4-3320M and Core i3-1215U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed2 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size228 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on A4-3320M and Core i3-1215U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFS1FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4-3320M and Core i3-1215U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions3DNow!, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Radeon HD 6480GIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

A4-3320M and Core i3-1215U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4-3320M and Core i3-1215U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-3320M and Core i3-1215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 6480G (444 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A4-3320M and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by A4-3320M and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A4-3320M and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4-3320M and Core i3-1215U.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A4-3320M 0.42
i3-1215U 6.82
+1524%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A4-3320M 668
i3-1215U 10830
+1521%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.42 6.82
Integrated graphics card 0.66 5.58
Recency 20 December 2011 23 February 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 8
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

i3-1215U has a 1523.8% higher aggregate performance score, 745.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 years, 200% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1215U is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-3320M in performance tests.


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