i3-1315U vs i7-12800HX

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12800HX
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
20.22
+164%
Core i3-1315U
2023
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
7.67

Core i7-12800HX outperforms Core i3-1315U by a whopping 164% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12800HX and Core i3-1315U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking275954
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-U
Power efficiency34.7948.39
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-HX (2022)Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Release date10 May 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Detailed specifications

Core i7-12800HX 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed2 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 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++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12800HX 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
SocketFCBGA1964FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12800HX 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++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-12800HX 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 i7-12800HX 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 i7-12800HX and Core i3-1315U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-5200, 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 cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Units3264

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12800HX and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12800HX and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12800HX and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12800HX 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.

i7-12800HX 20.22
+164%
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.

i7-12800HX 32116
+164%
i3-1315U 12183

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.22 7.67
Recency 10 May 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 24 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 15 Watt

i7-12800HX has a 163.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

i3-1315U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12800HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1315U in performance tests.


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