i5-1240P vs i7-3687U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3687U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.67
Core i5-1240P
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
10.71
+541%

Core i5-1240P outperforms Core i7-3687U by a whopping 541% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3687U and Core i5-1240P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2074731
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency9.2936.18
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Alder Lake-P (2022)
Release date8 January 2013 (11 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3687U and Core i5-1240P 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Efficient-coresno data8
Threads416
Base clock speed2.1 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size118 mm2217 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3687U and Core i5-1240P 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
SocketFCBGA1023FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3687U and Core i5-1240P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
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 Access++
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-3687U and Core i5-1240P 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 i7-3687U and Core i5-1240P are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3687U and Core i5-1240P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB64 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 4000Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3687U and Core i5-1240P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3687U and Core i5-1240P 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 i7-3687U and Core i5-1240P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3687U and Core i5-1240P.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i7-3687U 1.67
i5-1240P 10.71
+541%

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.

i7-3687U 2649
i5-1240P 17013
+542%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.67 10.71
Recency 8 January 2013 23 February 2022
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 4 16
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 28 Watt

i7-3687U has 64.7% lower power consumption.

i5-1240P, on the other hand, has a 541.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, and 500% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Core i5-1240P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3687U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3687U and Core i5-1240P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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