i3-1315U vs i7-7820X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7820X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
11.09
+38.6%

i7-7820X outperforms i3-1315U by a substantial 39% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7820X and Core i3-1315U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking690921
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.80no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Raptor Lake-U
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Raptor Lake-U (2022−2023)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$599no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7820X 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache512 KB544 KB
L2 cache8 MB5 MB
L3 cache11 MB (shared)10 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature99 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7820X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7820X 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-7820X and Core i3-1315U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7820X and Core i3-1315U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7820X and Core i3-1315U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel® 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 i7-7820X and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7820X 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 i7-7820X 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 i7-7820X and Core i3-1315U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes288

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.

i7-7820X 11.09
+38.6%
i3-1315U 8.00

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.

i7-7820X 17149
+38.6%
i3-1315U 12372

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.09 8.00
Recency 30 May 2017 3 January 2023
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 8
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 15 Watt

i7-7820X has a 38.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-1315U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, and 833.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7820X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1315U in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7820X is a desktop processor while Core i3-1315U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7820X and Core i3-1315U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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