i7-12650H vs i3-3130M

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3130M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.20
Core i7-12650H
2022
10 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
14.17
+1081%

Core i7-12650H outperforms Core i3-3130M by a whopping 1081% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3130M and Core i7-12650H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2340509
Place by popularitynot in top-10086
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency3.2429.80
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release date1 January 2013 (11 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3130M and Core i7-12650H 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size118 mm2217 mm2
Maximum core temperature90C (PGA); 105C (BGA)100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3130M and Core i7-12650H 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
SocketFCBGA1023,FCPGA988FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3130M and Core i7-12650H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-3130M and Core i7-12650H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3130M and Core i7-12650H are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3130M and Core i7-12650H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.4 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3130M and Core i7-12650H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-3130M and Core i7-12650H 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 Core i3-3130M and Core i7-12650H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3130M and Core i7-12650H.

PCIe version2.04.0
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.

i3-3130M 1.20
i7-12650H 14.17
+1081%

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.

i3-3130M 1900
i7-12650H 22516
+1085%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.20 14.17
Integrated graphics card 1.18 5.58
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 4 16
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 45 Watt

i3-3130M has 28.6% lower power consumption.

i7-12650H, on the other hand, has a 1080.8% higher aggregate performance score, 372.9% faster integrated GPU, and 400% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Core i7-12650H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3130M in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3130M and Core i7-12650H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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