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Intel Core i3-1215U vs Intel Core i7-1255U gaming benchmark

Intel Core i3-1215U vs Intel Core i7-1255U

Processor comparisons   10-01-2022
   For example you have difficulties with the choice of a processor, you will solve them by reading the full tests Intel Core i3-1215U vs Intel Core i7-1255U and see which is better for games or normal use for rendering, machine learning, streaming, programming, video editing. Here you can find all information from real video editing and streaming tests or several benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like SuperPi, Blender, PCMark 10, UserBenchmark, 7zip, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Prime95, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Gears 5, MATLAB, RealBench, DaVinci Resolve Studio, 3DMark, Dolphin Emulator, Blender, WPrime, PassMark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, VeraCrypt, Handbrake, Furmark, AIDA64.
   And how good the processors are in games:
  • Red Dead Redemption 2
  • Halo Infinite
  • Grand Theft Auto V
  • Fallout 76
  • Death Stranding
  • Borderlands 3
  • Watch Dogs Legion
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Valorant
  • Valheim
  • DOOM: Eternal
  • Apex Legends
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
  • Rainbow Six Siege
  • Assassin's Creed Valhalla
  • World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
  • Fortnite
  • Overwatch
  • Last Man Standing

   After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-1255U or Intel Core i3-1215U.


 
Intel Core i3-1215U
Intel Core i7-1255U

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark
Core i3-1215U54% Core i7-1255U55%
This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-1255U is 1% better than Core i3-1215U. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.
Core i3-1215U53% Core i7-1255U54%
The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of less popular games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Control, Half-Life: Alyx, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), DOTA 2A, Battlefield V, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Horizon Zero Dawn, Forza Horizon 4, Monster Hunter World, Ghostrunner, NBA 2K20, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, League of Legends (LOL), Hitman 3, Metro Exodus.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite94.395.1
Valorant107.2108.1
Cyberpunk 207760.060.5
Apex Legends100.8101.6
Call of Duty Warzone80.481.0
Overwatch86.887.5
Red Dead Redemption 274.074.6
DOOM Eternal53.654.0
Warzone83.684.3
Assassin's Creed90.090.8
Valheim89.089.7
The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.


Power consumption
Core i3-1215U248% Core i7-1255U278%
To make a finishing choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-1255U is more energy efficient than the Core i3-1215U since it has less power consumption: 15W vs. 15W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU includes all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance
Intel Core i3-1215U Intel Core i7-1255U
Cinbench 15 Single-core206230
Cinbench 15 Multi-core15101691
Cinbench 20 Single-core495554
Cinbench 20 Multi-core34293839
Cinbench 23 Single-core11591297
Cinbench 23 Multi-core1130212654

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance
Intel Core i3-1215U Intel Core i7-1255U
Single-Core27113035
Multi-Core1582317715

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance
Intel Core i3-1215U Intel Core i7-1255U
Single-Core11171251
Multi-Core62056947

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in the newest games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

Intel Core i3-1215U Intel Core i7-1255U
Announcement dateJanuary 07, 2022January 07, 2022
TypeLaptopLaptop
SocketFCBGA1744FCBGA1744
Core nameAlder Lake-UAlder Lake-U
Architecturex86x86
Generation1212
Turbo Frequency4.4 MHz4.7 MHz
Frequency1.3 MHz1.7 MHz
Cores610
Threads812
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Bit6464
Lithography10 nm10 nm
Transistors count9800 millions9800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)15 W15 W
Memory typeUp to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/sUp to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s
Max. Memory64 Gb64 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s45.8 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache24 MB24 MB
OverclockingNoNo
Supports ECCNoNo
Part number
In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-1255U is 23% better than Core i3-1215U in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-1255U has 4 more core than Core i3-1215U. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i3-1215U is better: 0
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-1255U is better: 25
   However, it should be understood that all the number in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch the testing video and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Core i3-1215U and Intel Core i7-1255U before making a selection which of the processors to buy for gaming.
Intel Core i3-1215U - all data

•  Cinebench r15 score
•  Cinebench r20 score
•  Cinebench r23 score
•  GeekBench 6, 5.2 score
Intel Core i7-1255U - all data

•  Cinebench r15 score
•  Cinebench r20 score
•  Cinebench r23 score
•  GeekBench 6, 5.2 score


Intel Core i3-1215U Processor Comparisons
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• Vs Core i5-1230U
• Vs Core i5-1240U
• Vs Core i7-1250U
• Vs Core i7-10875H
• Vs Core i7-10870H
• Vs Core i9-10885H
• Vs Ryzen 7 1800X
• Vs Ryzen 5 4600GE
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
• Vs Ryzen 5 4600G
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4400G
• Vs Core i9-10900TE
• Vs Core i9-10980HK
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
• Vs Core i9-10900T
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• Vs Core i7-6950X
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• Vs Core i5-1245U
• Vs Core i5-11400T
• Vs Ryzen 7 2700X
• Vs Core i9-10900E
• Vs Core i7-1260U
• Vs Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
• Vs Ryzen 7 2700
• Vs Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
• Vs Ryzen 5 5600HS
• Vs Ryzen 7 1700X
• Vs Xeon W-11855M
• Vs Core i9-10880H
• Vs Core i5-11320H
• Vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
• Vs Ryzen 5 4600H
• Vs Core i5-10600KF
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4400GE
• Vs Core i7-9700KF
• Vs Core i7-8086K
• Vs Ryzen 5 5600U
• Vs Core i5-10600K
• Vs Ryzen 7 1700
• Vs Ryzen 7 2700E
• Vs Core i7-9700K
• Vs Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
• Vs Ryzen 5 4600HS
• Vs Ryzen 5 5500U
• Vs Xeon W-2235
• Vs Ryzen 5 2600X
• Vs Core i5-11260H
• Vs Core i5-10600
• Vs Core i7-8700K
• Vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U
• Vs Ryzen 5 5625U
• Vs Core i9-9880H
• Vs Core i9-9980HK
• Vs Core i5-1235UL
• Vs Core i3-1215UL
• Vs Core i3-1215UE
• Vs Core i3-N305
• Vs Core i3-N300
• Vs Core i7-1360P
• Vs Core i5-1350P
• Vs Core i5-1340P
• Vs Core i5-1345U
• Vs Core i5-1335U
• Vs Core i5-1334U
• Vs Core i5-13420H
• Vs Core i7-1355U
• Vs Core i7-1365U
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• Vs Core i3-1305U
• Vs Core i7-1370P
• Vs Core i7-13620H
• Vs Core i7-13650HX
• Vs Core i7-12700H
• Vs Ryzen 9 7945HX
• Vs Ryzen 7 7745HX
• Vs Ryzen 5 7640HS
• Vs Ryzen 7 7730U
• Vs Ryzen 5 7530U
• Vs Ryzen 3 7320U
• Vs Ryzen 3 5125C
• Vs Ryzen 5 5560U


Intel Core i7-1255U Processor Comparisons
• Vs Core i5-1230U
• Vs Core i5-1240U
• Vs Core i7-1250U
• Vs Core i5-1235U
• Vs Core i5-1245U
• Vs Core i7-1260U
• Vs Ryzen 5 3600
• Vs Ryzen 5 5600H
• Vs Core i5-11500T
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3600
• Vs Core i7-1265U
• Vs Core i5-11600T
• Vs Ryzen 7 Extreme Edition
• Vs Core i7-9800X
• Vs Xeon W-1290T
• Vs Ryzen 5 3600X
• Vs Xeon E5-2697R v4
• Vs Xeon E5-2680R v4
• Vs Core i5-11400F
• Vs Core i9-9900K
• Vs Ryzen 5 3600XT
• Vs Core i3-1220P
• Vs Core i9-9900KF
• Vs Core i5-11400
• Vs Ryzen 7 4800HS
• Vs Ryzen 7 4800H
• Vs Ryzen 9 4900H
• Vs Core i5-11400H
• Vs Core i5-11500
• Vs Core i7-7900X
• Vs Core i7-10700K
• Vs Core i9-9900KS
• Vs Core i7-10700KF
• Vs Core i5-11600
• Vs Core i9-10900E
• Vs Core i5-11400T
• Vs Core i7-7820X
• Vs Core i7-10700F
• Vs Core i7-6950X
• Vs Core i9-9900
• Vs Core i7-11800H
• Vs Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
• Vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
• Vs Core i9-10900T
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
• Vs Core i9-10980HK
• Vs Core i9-10900TE
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4400G
• Vs Ryzen 5 4600G
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
• Vs Ryzen 5 4600GE
• Vs Ryzen 7 1800X
• Vs Core i9-10885H
• Vs Core i7-10870H
• Vs Core i7-10875H
• Vs Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
• Vs Core i3-12100TE
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
• Vs Core i7-1265UE
• Vs Core i7-1255UL
• Vs Core i5-1235UL
• Vs Core i5-1245UL
• Vs Core i5-1245UE
• Vs Core i3-1215UL
• Vs Core i3-1220PE
• Vs Core i3-N305
• Vs Core i3-N300
• Vs Core i7-13700H
• Vs Core i7-1360P
• Vs Core i5-1350P
• Vs Core i5-1340P
• Vs Core i5-13500HX
• Vs Core i5-13600H
• Vs Core i5-1345U
• Vs Core i5-1335U
• Vs Core i5-1334U
• Vs Core i5-13420H
• Vs Core i7-1355U
• Vs Core i7-1365U
• Vs Core i3-1315U
• Vs Core i3-1305U
• Vs Core i7-1370P
• Vs Core i7-13620H
• Vs Core i7-13650HX
• Vs Core i7-13705H
• Vs Core i7-13800H
• Vs Core i5-8350U
• Vs Core i7-8650U
• Vs Ryzen 7 3750H
• Vs Core i7-12700H
• Vs Core i9-9880H
• Vs Ryzen 5 5625C
• Vs Ryzen 7 5825C
• Vs Ryzen 9 7845HX
• Vs Ryzen 7 7745HX
• Vs Ryzen 5 7645HX
• Vs Ryzen 9 7940HS
• Vs Ryzen 7 7735U
• Vs Ryzen 3 7335U
• Vs Ryzen 7 7730U
• Vs Ryzen 5 7530U
• Vs Ryzen 3 7330U
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