CPU
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Core i3-1315U
Core i7-1250U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-1315U is positioned at rank 376 and the Core i7-1250U is on rank 767, so the Core i3-1315U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1315U
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1250U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-1315U | Core i7-1250U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($426) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-1315U | Core i7-1250U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($426) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1315U and Core i7-1250U
Core i3-1315U
The Core i3-1315U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 11,248 points. Launch price was $309.
Core i7-1250U
The Core i7-1250U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 9.5 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,305 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-1315U packs 6 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-1250U offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1250U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1315U versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-1250U — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1250U (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i3-1315U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-1250U uses Alder Lake-U (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1315U scores 11,248 against the Core i7-1250U's 11,305 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-1250U. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1315U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1250U.
| Feature | Core i3-1315U | Core i7-1250U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 8 | 10 / 12+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz+9% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+20% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-U (2023) | Alder Lake-U (2022) |
| PassMark | 11,248 | 11,305 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 6,788 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-1315U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-1250U uses FCBGA1781 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-1315U | Core i7-1250U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FCBGA1781 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-1315U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1250U). The Core i7-1250U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)), while the Core i3-1315U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1250U targets Thin and Light Laptop.
| Feature | Core i3-1315U | Core i7-1250U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Thin and Light Laptop |
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