N100 vs i3-1215U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.82
+97.7%

Core i3-1215U outperforms N100 by an impressive 98% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1215U and N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10291556
Place by popularity17not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency43.0654.45
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)no data
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)1 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-1215U and N100 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)no data
Threads84
Base clock speed1.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)no data
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache10 MB (shared)6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1215U and N100 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
SocketFCBGA1744FCBGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1215U and N100. 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+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
GPIOno data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-1215U and N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1215U and N100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1215U and N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
Maximum memory size64 GB16 GB
Max memory channels21

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz750 MHz
Execution Units6424

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1215U and N100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1215U and N100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1215U and N100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1215U and N100.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes209
USB revisionno data2.0/3.2

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.

i3-1215U 6.82
+97.7%
N100 3.45

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.

i3-1215U 10827
+97.6%
N100 5480

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.82 3.45
Recency 23 February 2022 1 January 2023
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 6 Watt

i3-1215U has a 97.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

N100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 months, and 150% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1215U is our recommended choice as it beats the N100 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-1215U and N100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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