i3-1215U vs i7-620UM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-620UM
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 18 Watt
0.69
Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.82
+888%

Core i3-1215U outperforms Core i7-620UM by a whopping 888% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-620UM and Core i3-1215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27301029
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency3.6343.03
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$278no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-620UM 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed1.06 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.13 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/sno data
Multiplier8no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size81+114 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Number of transistors382+177 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-620UM 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketBGA1288FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)18 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-620UM and Core i3-1215U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-620UM and Core i3-1215U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-620UM and Core i3-1215U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-620UM and Core i3-1215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size8 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth12.799 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency500 MHz1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-620UM and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported24

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-620UM 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 i7-620UM 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 i7-620UM and Core i3-1215U.

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.

i7-620UM 0.69
i3-1215U 6.82
+888%

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.

i7-620UM 1091
i3-1215U 10828
+892%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i7-620UM 2111
i3-1215U 7879
+273%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i7-620UM 4004
i3-1215U 19430
+385%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.69 6.82
Integrated graphics card 0.77 5.58
Recency 7 January 2010 23 February 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 18 Watt 15 Watt

i3-1215U has a 888.4% higher aggregate performance score, 624.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 12 years, 200% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 20% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1215U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-620UM in performance tests.


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