Intel Core i3-12300HL vs Intel Core i3-1215UL. Specifications, performance, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Family
  Intel Core i3 Intel Core i3
• CPU group
  Intel Core i 12000H Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
• Segment
  Mobile Mobile
• Generation
  12 12

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• CPU Cores / Threads
  8 / 12 6 / 8
• Core architecture
  hybrid (big.LITTLE) hybrid (big.LITTLE)
• A-Core
  4x Golden Cove 2x Golden Cove
• B-Core
  4x Gracemont 4x Gracemont
• Hyperthreading / SMT
  Yes Yes
• Overclocking
  No No
• A-Core Frequency
  2.00 GHz (4.40 GHz) 2.50 GHz (4.40 GHz)
• B-Core Frequency
  1.50 GHz (3.30 GHz) 0.90 GHz (3.30 GHz)

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

• GPU name
  Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake)
• GPU frequency
  0.20 GHz 0.30 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  1.15 GHz 1.10 GHz
• Execution units
  48 64
• Shader
  384 512
• Max. GPU Memory
  64 GB 32 GB
• Max. displays
  3 4
• Generation
  12 13
• Direct X
  12 12.1
• Technology
  10 nm 10 nm
• Release date
  Q2/2020 Q1/2022

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode Decode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• AV1
  Decode Decode
• AVC
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VC-1
  Decode Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Core i3-1215UL and Intel Core i3-12300HL. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  DDR4-3200DDR5-4800 DDR4-3200DDR5-4800
• Max. Memory
  64 GB 64 GB
• Memory channels
  2 (Dual Channel) 2 (Dual Channel)
• Bandwidth
  76.8 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
• ECC
  No No
• PCIe
  4.0 x 20 4.0 x 28
• AES-NI
  Yes Yes

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Intel Core i3-12300HL and Intel Core i3-1215UL to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL1 / PBP)
  45 W 15 W
• TDP (PL2)
  115 W 55 W
• TDP up
  60 W 28 W
• TDP down
  35 W 12 W
• Tjunction max.
  100 °C 100 °C

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Intel Core i3-12300HL and Intel Core i3-1215UL, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Technology
  10 nm 10 nm
• Chip design
  Monolithic Monolithic
• Socket
  BGA 1744 BGA 1744
• L2-Cache
  5.00 MB 4.50 MB
• L3-Cache
  12.00 MB 10.00 MB
• Architecture
  Alder Lake H Alder Lake U
• Operating systems
  Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
• Release date
  Q1/2022 Q3/2022