i3-1210U vs m3-6Y30

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Aggregate performance score

Core m3-6Y30
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.42

Core i3-1210U outperforms Core m3-6Y30 by a whopping 384% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m3-6Y30 and Core i3-1210U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22261028
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core m3Intel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency28.7769.60
Architecture codenameSkylake-Y (2015)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core m3-6Y30 and Core i3-1210U 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 speed0.9 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier9no data
L1 cache128 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size98.57 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1750 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-6Y30 and Core i3-1210U 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
SocketFCBGA1515FCBGA1781
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-6Y30 and Core i3-1210U. 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 Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+-
Smart Response+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core m3-6Y30 and Core i3-1210U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-6Y30 and Core i3-1210U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m3-6Y30 and Core i3-1210U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 515Intel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency850 MHz850 MHz
Execution Unitsno data64
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-6Y30 and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-6Y30 and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-6Y30 and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-6Y30 and Core i3-1210U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1014

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.

m3-6Y30 1.42
i3-1210U 6.87
+384%

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.

m3-6Y30 2169
i3-1210U 10513
+385%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.42 6.87
Recency 1 September 2015 23 February 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 9 Watt

m3-6Y30 has 125% lower power consumption.

i3-1210U, on the other hand, has a 383.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and 200% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i3-1210U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core m3-6Y30 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m3-6Y30 and Core i3-1210U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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