i7-1355U vs i3-3210

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3210
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.43
Core i7-1355U
2023
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
9.53
+566%

Core i7-1355U outperforms Core i3-3210 by a whopping 566% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3210 and Core i7-1355U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2209811
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.13no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-U
Power efficiency2.4159.01
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Release date1 January 2013 (11 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$120$469

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-3210 and Core i7-1355U 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.2 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache3072 KB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size94 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3210 and Core i7-1355U 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i7-1355U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-3210 and Core i7-1355U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key-+
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i7-1355U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i7-1355U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size32 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3210 and Core i7-1355U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i7-1355U 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 Core i3-3210 and Core i7-1355U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i7-1355U.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

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.

i3-3210 1.43
i7-1355U 9.53
+566%

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.

i3-3210 2227
i7-1355U 14849
+567%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.43 9.53
Recency 1 January 2013 4 January 2023
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 15 Watt

i7-1355U has a 566.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 400% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1355U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3210 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-3210 is a desktop processor while Core i7-1355U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3210 and Core i7-1355U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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