Ultra 7 256V vs i3-1215U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.82
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.57
+84.3%

Core Ultra 7 256V outperforms Core i3-1215U by an impressive 84% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1215U and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1029618
Place by popularity17not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency43.0069.93
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-1215U and Core Ultra 7 256V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Performance-cores24
Efficient-cores4no data
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads88
Base clock speed1.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache80K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1215U and Core Ultra 7 256V 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
SocketFCBGA1744FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1215U and Core Ultra 7 256V. 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++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i3-1215U and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 i3-1215U and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1215U and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel Arc Graphics 140V
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.95 GHz
Execution Units64no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1215U and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1215U and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1215U and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.2
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1215U and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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.

i3-1215U 6.82
Ultra 7 256V 12.57
+84.3%

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.

i3-1215U 10828
Ultra 7 256V 19971
+84.4%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i3-1215U 5259
Ultra 7 256V 9460
+79.9%

Blender(-)

i3-1215U 665
+105%
Ultra 7 256V 324

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i3-1215U 1539
Ultra 7 256V 1972
+28.1%

7-Zip Single

i3-1215U 5032
Ultra 7 256V 5672
+12.7%

7-Zip

i3-1215U 22883
Ultra 7 256V 35964
+57.2%

WebXPRT 3

i3-1215U 312
+2%
Ultra 7 256V 306

CrossMark Overall

i3-1215U 1267
Ultra 7 256V 1700
+34.1%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i3-1215U 238
Ultra 7 256V 285
+20%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i3-1215U 1250
+125%
Ultra 7 256V 557

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i3-1215U 5213
Ultra 7 256V 10952
+110%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i3-1215U 2082
Ultra 7 256V 2778
+33.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.82 12.57
Integrated graphics card 5.58 13.29
Recency 23 February 2022 24 September 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 17 Watt

i3-1215U has 13.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has a 84.3% higher aggregate performance score, 138.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, and 33.3% more physical cores.

The Core Ultra 7 256V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1215U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-1215U and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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