i3-1215U vs PRO A4-8350B

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Aggregate performance score

PRO A4-8350B
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.04
Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.82
+556%

Core i3-1215U outperforms PRO A4-8350B by a whopping 556% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing PRO A4-8350B and Core i3-1215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24481029
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency1.5143.00
Architecture codenameKaveri (2014−2015)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date29 September 2015 (9 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

PRO A4-8350B 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)
Threads28
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cache1024 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size245 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on PRO A4-8350B 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 configuration11
SocketFM2+FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by PRO A4-8350B and Core i3-1215U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
RAID+-
HSA+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

PRO A4-8350B and Core i3-1215U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by PRO A4-8350B and Core i3-1215U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by PRO A4-8350B and Core i3-1215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R5 GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
iGPU core count4no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์256no data
Quick Sync Video-+
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of PRO A4-8350B and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by PRO A4-8350B 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 PRO A4-8350B and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 1212.1
OpenGLno data4.6
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by PRO A4-8350B and Core i3-1215U.

PCIe version3.04.0
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.

PRO A4-8350B 1.04
i3-1215U 6.82
+556%

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.

PRO A4-8350B 1649
i3-1215U 10828
+557%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.04 6.82
Recency 29 September 2015 23 February 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 8
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

i3-1215U has a 555.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 200% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1215U is our recommended choice as it beats the PRO A4-8350B in performance tests.

Note that PRO A4-8350B is a desktop processor while Core i3-1215U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between PRO A4-8350B and Core i3-1215U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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