Intel Core i3-1215UE

Embedded CPUIntel

Also called intel core i3-1215ue, core i3-1215ue, i3-1215ue, core-i3-1215ue

IntelEmbedded CPUAlder Lake

Intel Core i3 embedded processor on Alder Lake, with 6 cores and 8 threads and 10 MB L3 at 15 W TDP addressing up to 64 GB and Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors.

What you need to know

Intel Core i3-1215UE is a aging embedded cpu.

Intel Core i3-1215UE launched in January 1, 2022., It has 6 cores and 8 threads on Alder Lake, dropping into the FCBGA1744 socket. Treat the spec table as the facts. Age alone does not tell you to throw it out.

Still good?: Yes, for lighter work
Product age: 4 years old
Upgrade pressure: Low to moderate

Feex says

If apps already feel slow, check RAM and storage before you blame this CPU by name alone.

What this hardware means today

Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate.

Performance today: Good. Good for the class when RAM, storage, and the GPU keep up.
Product age 4 years old: Aging. Launched January 1, 2022. Newer platforms exist. That does not make this chip unusable by itself.
Support status: Supported. Current Windows and current applications still run on this class of CPU. Platform BIOS support depends on the motherboard or laptop vendor.
Upgrade pressure: Low to moderate. Upgrade pressure comes from platform features and specific CPU-bound work, not from the chip being unusable.

Where does it sit?

Alder Lake sits on Intel's recent Core timeline. Later desktop branding moved toward Core Ultra.

11th Gen

12th Gen

13th Gen

14th Gen

Core Ultra

Performance context

These are qualitative readings, not a fake 8.7 out of 10. Workload still wins.

Gaming: Good

Playable in lighter titles. A weak GPU will hide whatever this chip still has.

Productivity: Good

6 cores cover office, browser, and compile work in this class.

Multithreaded workloads: Average

8 threads. Heavy encodes still scale further on higher-core parts.

General use: Excellent

Everyday Windows use is not where most people notice this SKU first.

Efficiency: Good

Rated 15 W base power. That is a platform number, not a promise about your cooler.

Should you upgrade?

Probably not based on CPU performance alone.

Upgrade makes more sense if

Your workload is strongly CPU limited
You need a newer platform for memory, I/O, or chipset features
You need substantially more multicore performance
You need newer connectivity that your current board cannot offer

Upgrade makes less sense if

The GPU is the real bottleneck
Current applications are already responsive
The CPU rarely limits your workload

Specifications

Figures below follow the Feex Hardware Database record for this SKU. Fields without a recorded value are omitted.

Processor

Intel Core i3-1215UE is built on Alder Lake.

Intel Core i3-1215UE specifications: Processor
Manufacturer	Intel
Family	Core i3
Architecture	Alder Lake
Generation	12th Generation Intel Core i3 Processors
Segment	Embedded

Cores and threads

Intel Core i3-1215UE has 6 cores and 8 threads.

Intel Core i3-1215UE specifications: Cores and threads
Cores	6 (2 P-cores + 4 E-cores)
P-cores	2
E-cores	4
Threads	8
Hybrid architecture	Yes

Cache

Cache on this sheet is 10 MB L3.

Intel Core i3-1215UE specifications: Cache
L3 cache	10 MB
Total cache	10 MB

Memory

Intel Core i3-1215UE addresses 64 GB across 2 memory channels.

Intel Core i3-1215UE specifications: Memory
Supported types	DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4X
Max capacity	64 GB
Channels	2

Package and power

Intel Core i3-1215UE uses the FCBGA1744 socket and a 15 W TDP.

Intel Core i3-1215UE specifications: Package and power
Socket	FCBGA1744
TDP	15 W
PCIe	20 lanes

Integrated graphics

Intel Core i3-1215UE includes Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors.

Intel Core i3-1215UE specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors

Market

Intel Core i3-1215UE launched January 1, 2022 at USD 285 (suggested price at launch).

Intel Core i3-1215UE specifications: Market
Launch date	January 1, 2022
Launch MSRP	USD 285 (suggested price at launch)
Model	i3-1215UE

Features

Intel Core i3-1215UE records 40 instruction sets on this sheet.

Intel Core i3-1215UE specifications: Features
Instruction sets	AES-NIAVX2AVXAVX-VNNICET-IBTCET-SSFMASHAVAES64-bit (x86-64)BMI1BMI2CLMULF16CGFNIPCLMULQDQRDRANDRDSEEDSSE4.1SSE4.2x86-64-v3ABMADXCMPXCHG16BEnhanced SpeedStepFast Short Rep MOVSFXSRInvariant TSCLZCNTPOPCNTRDTSCPSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3x86-64-v2XSAVEXSAVEOPTMMXMOVBE
Security	AES-NIControl-flow Enforcement (CET)Execute Disable (NX)Boot GuardHardware RNGOS GuardOS Guard (SMAP)Mode-Based Execute Control
Virtualization	Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)
AI acceleration	Deep Learning BoostGaussian Neural Accelerator
OS capabilities	Docker / Hyper-V readyLinux KVM readyWindows 11 eligibleAndroid emulator readyWSL2 ready

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket	FCBGA1744
Board	A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory	DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4X, up to 64 GB
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors

A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Boards often need a BIOS update before a newer chip in the same socket will post.

Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter as much as the socket name.

Read the memory list on the board. The CPU can list more standards than one motherboard will accept.

No post after a CPU swap

Clear CMOS only after you confirm the board list includes this SKU and the BIOS is new enough. A supported name on a box is not the same as a flashed board.

Sources and verification

Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. How we research.

Feex Hardware Database · Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0.

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