Ryzen 3 7320U vs i3-1215U

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.82
+22.4%
Ryzen 3 7320U
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.57

Core i3-1215U outperforms Ryzen 3 7320U by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 3 7320U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10191145
Place by popularity1796
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-MMendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020)
Power efficiency43.0335.14
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)20 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 3 7320U 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed1.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm6 nm
Die sizeno data100 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 3 7320U 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
SocketFCBGA1744FP6
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 3 7320U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 3 7320U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 3 7320U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 3 7320U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel ProcessorsAMD Radeon 610M ( - 1900 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
Execution Units64no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 3 7320U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 3 7320U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 3 7320U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 3 7320U.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes204

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
+22.4%
Ryzen 3 7320U 5.57

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 10839
+22.4%
Ryzen 3 7320U 8852

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-1215U 1845
+59.2%
Ryzen 3 7320U 1159

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-1215U 4891
+35.4%
Ryzen 3 7320U 3611

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.82 5.57
Integrated graphics card 5.58 2.85
Recency 23 February 2022 20 September 2022
Physical cores 6 4

i3-1215U has a 22.4% higher aggregate performance score, 95.8% faster integrated GPU, and 50% more physical cores.

Ryzen 3 7320U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months.

The Core i3-1215U is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 7320U in performance tests.


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