i3-1315U vs i7-12700F

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700F
2022
12 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
19.33
+152%
Core i3-1315U
2023
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
7.67

Core i7-12700F outperforms Core i3-1315U by a whopping 152% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700F and Core i3-1315U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking295957
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation38.45no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-U
Power efficiency28.1448.39
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$386$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700F and Core i3-1315U 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed2.1 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700F and Core i3-1315U 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700F and Core i3-1315U. 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++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-12700F and Core i3-1315U 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 i7-12700F and Core i3-1315U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700F and Core i3-1315U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12700F and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12700F and Core i3-1315U 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 i7-12700F and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700F and Core i3-1315U.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes208

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.

i7-12700F 19.33
+152%
i3-1315U 7.67

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.

i7-12700F 30697
+152%
i3-1315U 12184

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.33 7.67
Recency 4 January 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 20 8
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

i7-12700F has a 152% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

i3-1315U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12700F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1315U in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-12700F is a desktop processor while Core i3-1315U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12700F and Core i3-1315U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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