i3-1315U vs i7-11700

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11700
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
12.87
+61.5%

Core i7-11700 outperforms Core i3-1315U by an impressive 61% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-11700 and Core i3-1315U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking611951
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-U
Power efficiency18.0548.45
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Detailed specifications

Core i7-11700 and Core i3-1315U 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.5 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size276 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-11700 and Core i3-1315U 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
SocketFCLGA1200FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11700 and Core i3-1315U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-11700 and Core i3-1315U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-11700 and Core i3-1315U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-11700 and Core i3-1315U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 750Intel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Units3264
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-11700 and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11700 and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-11700 and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-11700 and Core i3-1315U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes208

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.

i7-11700 12.87
+61.5%
i3-1315U 7.97

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.

i7-11700 19689
+61.4%
i3-1315U 12201

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.87 7.97
Recency 16 March 2021 4 January 2023
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 8
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

i7-11700 has a 61.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-1315U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-11700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1315U in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-11700 is a desktop processor while Core i3-1315U is a notebook one.


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