i3-1215U vs i9-10900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900X
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.14
+107%
Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.82

Core i9-10900X outperforms Core i3-1215U by a whopping 107% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900X and Core i3-1215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5181029
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency8.1143.00
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900X 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed3.7 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature94 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900X 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900X 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-10900X and Core i3-1215U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i3-1215U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i3-1215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size256 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10900X and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i3-1215U 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 i9-10900X and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i3-1215U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4820

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.

i9-10900X 14.14
+107%
i3-1215U 6.82

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.

i9-10900X 22460
+107%
i3-1215U 10828

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.

i9-10900X 1586
i3-1215U 1843
+16.2%

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.

i9-10900X 9615
+96.9%
i3-1215U 4884

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.14 6.82
Recency 19 October 2019 23 February 2022
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 20 8
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 15 Watt

i9-10900X has a 107.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 66.7% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

i3-1215U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 1000% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1215U in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10900X is a desktop processor while Core i3-1215U is a notebook one.


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