i7-1265U vs i5-10310U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-10310U
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.06
Core i7-1265U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.67
+114%

Core i7-1265U outperforms Core i5-10310U by a whopping 114% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-10310U and Core i7-1265U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1414880
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Comet LakeIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency25.6054.67
Architecture codenameComet Lake-U (2019−2020)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date13 May 2020 (4 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-10310U and Core i7-1265U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed1.7 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
L1 cache256 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-10310U and Core i7-1265U 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
SocketFCBGA1528FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-10310U and Core i7-1265U. 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++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-10310U and Core i7-1265U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-10310U and Core i7-1265U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-10310U and Core i7-1265U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD GraphicsIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Units2496

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-10310U and Core i7-1265U integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-10310U and Core i7-1265U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-10310U and Core i7-1265U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-10310U and Core i7-1265U.

PCIe version3.04.0
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.

i5-10310U 4.06
i7-1265U 8.67
+114%

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.

i5-10310U 6451
i7-1265U 13765
+113%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

i5-10310U 546
i7-1265U 1345
+146%

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.

i5-10310U 170
i7-1265U 240
+41.2%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i5-10310U 3718
i7-1265U 8127
+119%

Blender(-)

i5-10310U 864
+104%
i7-1265U 424

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i5-10310U 1122
i7-1265U 1740
+55%

7-Zip Single

i5-10310U 4274
i7-1265U 5286
+23.7%

7-Zip

i5-10310U 16475
i7-1265U 34399
+109%

WebXPRT 3

i5-10310U 195
i7-1265U 280
+43.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.06 8.67
Recency 13 May 2020 23 February 2022
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 8 12

i7-1265U has a 113.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 150% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Core i7-1265U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-10310U in performance tests.


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