5 120U vs i3-1315U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1315U
2023
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
7.63
Core 5 120U
2024
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
10.39
+36.2%

Core 5 120U outperforms Core i3-1315U by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1315U and Core 5 120U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking969751
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-URaptor Lake-U
Power efficiency48.1465.55
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-U (2023)Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$309no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-1315U and Core 5 120U 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed1.2 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data55 MHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1315U and Core 5 120U 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
SocketFCBGA1744FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1315U and Core 5 120U. 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++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i3-1315U and Core 5 120U 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 i3-1315U and Core 5 120U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1315U and Core 5 120U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size96 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Units6480

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1315U and Core 5 120U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1315U and Core 5 120U 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 i3-1315U and Core 5 120U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1315U and Core 5 120U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes88

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.

i3-1315U 7.63
5 120U 10.39
+36.2%

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.

i3-1315U 12119
5 120U 16509
+36.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.63 10.39
Recency 4 January 2023 8 January 2024
Physical cores 6 10
Threads 8 12

5 120U has a 36.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 66.7% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Core 5 120U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1315U in performance tests.


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