i3-1215U vs i3-4010U

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4010U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.08
Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
7.10
+557%

Core i3-1215U outperforms Core i3-4010U by a whopping 557% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4010U and Core i3-1215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24241012
Place by popularitynot in top-10020
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency6.5743.16
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date4 June 2013 (11 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4010U 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)
Threads48
Base clock speed1.7 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed1.7 GHz4.4 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)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4010U 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4010U and Core i3-1215U. 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 Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Smart Response+no data
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-4010U and Core i3-1215U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4010U and Core i3-1215U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4010U and Core i3-1215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4400Intel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4010U and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4010U and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43200x2000@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3200x2000@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4010U and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212.1
OpenGL4.34.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4010U and Core i3-1215U.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1220
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports4no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

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.

i3-4010U 1.08
i3-1215U 7.10
+557%

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.

i3-4010U 1655
i3-1215U 10859
+556%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-4010U 526
i3-1215U 1848
+251%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-4010U 1069
i3-1215U 4893
+358%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i3-4010U 2469
i3-1215U 7879
+219%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i3-4010U 5584
i3-1215U 19430
+248%

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i3-4010U 32.6
i3-1215U 3.41
+856%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i3-4010U 2
i3-1215U 11
+501%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i3-4010U 171
i3-1215U 809
+374%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i3-4010U 67
i3-1215U 218
+225%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i3-4010U 0.76
i3-1215U 2.79
+267%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.08 7.10
Recency 4 June 2013 23 February 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 8

i3-1215U has a 557.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, and 200% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i3-1215U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4010U in performance tests.


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