Core i3-1315U vs Core i7-8665U

#ad 
Buy on Amazon
VS

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8665U
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.04
Core i3-1315U
2023
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
8.01
+98.3%

i3-1315U outperforms i7-8665U by an impressive 98% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8665U and Core i3-1315U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1352882
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Raptor Lake-U
Architecture codenameWhiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)Raptor Lake-U
Release date16 April 2019 (5 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-8665U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed1.9 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache256 KB544 KB
L2 cache1 MB5 MB
L3 cache8 MB10 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8665U 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketBGA1528BGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8665U and Core i3-1315U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSXno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-8665U and Core i3-1315U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8665U and Core i3-1315U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8665U and Core i3-1315U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 620Intel UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8665U and Core i3-1315U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes168

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.

i7-8665U 4.04
i3-1315U 8.01
+98.3%

Core i3-1315U outperforms Core i7-8665U by 98% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-8665U 6246
i3-1315U 12394
+98.4%

Core i3-1315U outperforms Core i7-8665U by 98% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.04 8.01
Integrated graphics card 2.67 7.14
Recency 16 April 2019 3 January 2023
Physical cores 4 6
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm

i3-1315U has a 98.3% higher aggregate performance score, 167.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, 50% more physical cores, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-1315U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8665U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8665U and Core i3-1315U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i7-8665U
Core i7-8665U
Intel Core i3-1315U
Core i3-1315U

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


3.8 159 votes

Rate Core i7-8665U on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
4.1 233 votes

Rate Core i3-1315U on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i7-8665U or Core i3-1315U, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.