Intel Core i3-7100U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-7100U and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-7100U 2 core processor released in Q4/2016 with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2024. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Intel Core Ultra 7 (9) |
Intel Core i 7000U (18) | CPU group | Intel Core Ultra 100UL (5) |
7 | Generation | 1 |
Kaby Lake U | Architecture | Meteor Lake PS |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i3-6100U | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-7100U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL clocks with 1.70 GHz (4.80 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 14 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-7100U | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL |
2 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 14 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | A-Core | 1.70 GHz (4.80 GHz) 2x Redwood Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.20 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
-- | C-Core | 0.70 GHz (2.10 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i3-7100U | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL |
-- | AI hardware | Intel AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 620 | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
1.00 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.95 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
24 | Compute units | 64 |
192 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 620 | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-7100U, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-7100U | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR5-5600 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-7100U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i3-7100U | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 57 W |
-- | TDP up | 28 W |
7.5 W | TDP down | 12 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-7100U has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-7100U | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA 1356 | Socket | LGA 1851 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2016 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
281 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
Intel HD Graphics 620 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 1.95 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
12C 14T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
12C 14T @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
12C 14T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
12C 14T @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
12C 14T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
12C 14T @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
12C 14T @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
12C 14T @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
12C 14T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
12C 14T @ 1.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-7100U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL |
Unknown | Unknown |