i3-1215U vs i5-1034G1

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-1034G1
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.69
Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.82
+19.9%

Core i3-1215U outperforms Core i5-1034G1 by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-1034G1 and Core i3-1215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11431029
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency35.8843.00
Architecture codenameIce Lake U (2019−2020)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date29 May 2019 (5 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-1034G1 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 speed0.8 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache192 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-1034G1 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 configurationno data1
Socketno dataFCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-1034G1 and Core i3-1215U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-1034G1 and Core i3-1215U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-1034G1 and Core i3-1215U are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-1034G1 and Core i3-1215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) (300 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-1034G1 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-1034G1 and Core i3-1215U 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 i5-1034G1 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-1034G1 and Core i3-1215U.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

i5-1034G1 5.69
i3-1215U 6.82
+19.9%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i5-1034G1 873
+7.9%
i3-1215U 809

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i5-1034G1 165
i3-1215U 218
+32.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.69 6.82
Integrated graphics card 3.14 5.58
Recency 29 May 2019 23 February 2022
Physical cores 4 6

i3-1215U has a 19.9% higher aggregate performance score, 77.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, and 50% more physical cores.

The Core i3-1215U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1034G1 in performance tests.


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