Ultra 7 155U vs i3-1220P

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1220P
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 28 Watt
9.14
Core Ultra 7 155U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
10.55
+15.4%

Core Ultra 7 155U outperforms Core i3-1220P by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1220P and Core Ultra 7 155U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking833733
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-PIntel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency30.8966.56
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-P (2022)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$490

Detailed specifications

Core i3-1220P and Core Ultra 7 155U 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1214
Base clock speed1.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 4 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C110 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1220P and Core Ultra 7 155U 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
SocketFCBGA1744FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1220P and Core Ultra 7 155U. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Core i3-1220P and Core Ultra 7 155U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1220P and Core Ultra 7 155U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1220P and Core Ultra 7 155U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.95 GHz
Execution Units64no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1220P and Core Ultra 7 155U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1220P and Core Ultra 7 155U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1220P and Core Ultra 7 155U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.2
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1220P and Core Ultra 7 155U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2012
PCI supportno data4.0

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.

i3-1220P 9.14
Ultra 7 155U 10.55
+15.4%

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.

i3-1220P 14520
Ultra 7 155U 16763
+15.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.14 10.55
Recency 23 February 2022 14 December 2023
Physical cores 10 12
Threads 12 14
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 15 Watt

Ultra 7 155U has a 15.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 20% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads, and 86.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 155U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1220P in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-1220P and Core Ultra 7 155U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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