i3-1215U vs i3-11100B

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-11100B
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
7.15
+4.5%
Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.84

Core i3-11100B outperforms Core i3-1215U by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-11100B and Core i3-1215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9871017
Place by popularitynot in top-10021
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency10.4143.15
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-U (2022)
Release date1 April 2021 (3 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-11100B 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFinIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-11100B 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
Socketno dataFCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-11100B and Core i3-1215U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i3-11100B and Core i3-1215U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-11100B and Core i3-1215U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-11100B and Core i3-1215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesUp to 3200 MT/sDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.4 GHz1.1 GHz
Execution Units1664

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-11100B and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-11100B and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-11100B and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-11100B and Core i3-1215U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i3-11100B 7.15
+4.5%
i3-1215U 6.84

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.

i3-11100B 11357
+4.6%
i3-1215U 10859

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.15 6.84
Recency 1 April 2021 23 February 2022
Physical cores 4 6
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

i3-11100B has a 4.5% higher aggregate performance score.

i3-1215U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 months, 50% more physical cores, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-11100B and Core i3-1215U.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-11100B and Core i3-1215U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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