i9-13900H vs i3-1210U

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1210U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 9 Watt
6.62
Core i9-13900H
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
18.08
+173%

Core i9-13900H outperforms Core i3-1210U by a whopping 173% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1210U and Core i9-13900H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1031332
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-MIntel Raptor Lake-H
Power efficiency69.6138.02
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Raptor Lake-H (2023)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$617

Detailed specifications

Core i3-1210U and Core i9-13900H 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed1 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1210U and Core i9-13900H 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
SocketFCBGA1781FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)9 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1210U and Core i9-13900H. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i3-1210U and Core i9-13900H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1210U and Core i9-13900H are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1210U and Core i9-13900H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency850 MHz1.5 GHz
Execution Units6496

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1210U and Core i9-13900H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1210U and Core i9-13900H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1210U and Core i9-13900H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1210U and Core i9-13900H.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes148

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.

i3-1210U 6.62
i9-13900H 18.08
+173%

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.

i3-1210U 10513
i9-13900H 28714
+173%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.62 18.08
Recency 23 February 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 6 14
Threads 8 20
Power consumption (TDP) 9 Watt 45 Watt

i3-1210U has 400% lower power consumption.

i9-13900H, on the other hand, has a 173.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 months, and 133.3% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

The Core i9-13900H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1210U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-1210U and Core i9-13900H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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