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Intel Core i3-1320PE review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260PassMark multi-core score:11849N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:4.5 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1744TDP (Thermal design power):28 W

Intel Core i3-1320PE Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

40%

6.4

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 58% of processors
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–²Better than 65%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

5.6

Performance

18%

7.3

Architecture

10%

7.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4%

7.7

Platform

1%

8.9

Integrated graphics

â–²Better than 59%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £260
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    Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i3-1320PE

    Technical score
    Technical score
    6.4/ 10
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    What it is
    How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
    Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
    Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Score components:

    60%

    5.6

    Performance

    18%

    7.3

    Architecture

    10%

    7.7

    Memory & PCIe

    7%

    7.6

    Power & Thermal

    4%

    7.7

    Platform

    1%

    8.9

    Integrated graphics

    6.4
    Reviews score
    7.2
    List score
    ?
    Value for money
    Value for money
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters
    When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Score components:

    70%

    6.9

    Overall score

    30%

    9.2

    Price

    7.6
    Processor type
    embedded
    This processor belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 93.1% of processors and equal to that of 6.9% of processors.
    industrial/edge
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1744
    This processor uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 73.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.8% of processors.
    Chipset
    N/A
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
    Instruction sets
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
    This processor supports SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 instruction sets, which is narrower support than 88.2% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
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    N. of physical cores
    8
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 61.2% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
    CPU threads
    12
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 53% of processors and equal to 14.2% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.5 GHz
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.5 GHz which is higher than that of 53.9% of processors and equal to that of 5.5% of processors.
    CPU base clock speed
    4x 1.7 GHz & 4x 1.2 GHz
    This processor has a base clock of 4x1.7 GHz & 4x1.2 GHz which is lower than that of 63.8% of processors.
    PassMark multi-core score
    11,849
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor scores 11,849 in PassMark, which is higher than 50.7% of processors.
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    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 19.5% of processors.
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
    L3 cache
    12 MB
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has an L3 cache of 12 MB which is larger than that of 52% of processors and equal to that of 9.3% of processors.
    L2 cache
    ?
    L1 cache
    768 KB
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has an L1 cache of 768 KB which is larger than that of 77.6% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
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    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
    This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 97.4% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    6,400 MHz
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor supports memory speeds up to 6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 82.6% of processors and equal to 8% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    LPDDR5X-6400 MHz
    This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 89.5% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    5,600 MHz
    This processor supports XMP/EXPO memory speeds up to 5,600 MHz, which is higher than that of 96.2% of processors and equal to 0.8% of processors.
    Maximum memory capacity
    96 GB
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor supports up to 96 GB of memory, which is more than 53.4% of processors and equal to 5.8% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    yes
    This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel UHD Graphics 48EU
    This processor uses the Intel UHD Graphics 48EU integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 59.7% of processors and equal to that in 0.7% of processors.
    Integrated GPU execution units
    48
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has 48 GPU execution units, which is more than 82.1% of processors and equal to 4.5% of processors.
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    1,200 MHz
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 1,200 MHz which is higher than that of 95.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
    This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 85.4% of processors and equal to 5.4% of processors.
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    28 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a TDP of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.9% of processors and equal to that of 7.1% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    28 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a base power of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.7% of processors and equal to that of 7% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    64 W
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a boost power of 64 W which is lower than that of 49.6% of processors and equal to that of 3.8% of processors.
    Tau (power duration limit)
    28 seconds
    Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
    This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 4.4% of processors and equal to that of 85.3% of processors.
    Configurable TDP
    yes
    This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
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    Intel Core i3-1320PE vs the average processor

    246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • Newer DDR support
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
    • 2.5x more L2 per core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      E-core cluster: 2 MB shared
      1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • 2x higher memory speed
      This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
      6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
    • Mixed big and small cores
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
      4 vs 3
    • 4 more PCIe lanes
      This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
      20 vs 16
    • 2 more CPU cores
      This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      8 vs 6
    • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
      This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
    • 3 years newer release date
      This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
      January 2023
      2023 vs 2020
    • More extensive crypto acceleration
      This processor offers more extensive crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ vs AES, SHA).
      AES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ vs AES, SHA
    • 2 more CPU cores
      This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      8 vs 6
    • 4 more CPU threads
      This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      12 vs 8
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • 2.5x more L2 per core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      E-core cluster: 2 MB shared
      1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • Mixed big and small cores
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
    • 2x larger L1 cache
      This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (768 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
      768 KB vs 384 KB
    • More advanced foundry
      This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
      Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
    • Newer DDR support
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
    • 2x higher memory speed
      This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
      6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
      4 vs 3
    • 4 more PCIe lanes
      This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
      20 vs 16
    • Higher JEDEC memory speed
      This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5X-6400 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
      LPDDR5X-6400 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
    • 50% more memory capacity
      This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (96 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
      96 GB vs 64 GB
    • 3.43x higher GPU clock speed
      This processor has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,200 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
      1,200 MHz vs 350 MHz
    • 1 more supported displays
      This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
      4 vs 3
    • 2x more GPU execution units
      This processor has more GPU execution units than the average processor (48 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
      48 vs 24
    • 37.8% lower base power
      This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
      28 W vs 45 W
    • 37.8% lower TDP
      This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
      28 W vs 45 W
    • 23.8% weaker single-core performance
      This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1950 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
      1,950 vs 2,558
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • 45.3% lower multi-core score
      This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,849 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
      2,849 vs 5,209
    • Limited PCIe bifurcation
      This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
      x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
    • 18.9% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • Lower base clock
      This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x1.7 GHz & 4x1.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      4x1.7 GHz & 4x1.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • Older CPU socket
      This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP5).
      FCBGA1744 vs FP5
    • 11 lower clock multiplier
      This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (17 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
      17 vs 28
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • Older CPU socket
      This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP5).
      FCBGA1744 vs FP5
    • 23.8% weaker single-core performance
      This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1950 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
      1,950 vs 2,558
    • 45.3% lower multi-core score
      This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,849 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
      2,849 vs 5,209
    • Lower base clock
      This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x1.7 GHz & 4x1.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      4x1.7 GHz & 4x1.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • 11 lower clock multiplier
      This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (17 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
      17 vs 28
    • 18.9% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • Limited PCIe bifurcation
      This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
      x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4

    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Intel Core i3-1320PE

    • Excellent value for budget-conscious users and students
    • Strong multi-threading performance with 12 threads (4P + 4E cores)
    • Highly power efficient with a low base TDP of 28W
    • Impressive thermal management, staying cool under standard daily tasks
    • Supports high-speed DDR5 memory (up to 6400 MT/s)
    • Integrated graphics eliminate the need for a dedicated GPU in basic setups

    What customers don't like about Intel Core i3-1320PE

    • Not recommended for exhaustive or professional-grade workloads like heavy 3D rendering
    • Locked multiplier prevents any overclocking to boost performance
    • May struggle with resource-intensive modern games, leading to stuttering or lower frame rates
    • Can bottleneck high-end GPUs if used in a top-tier gaming build
    • Lower single-core performance compared to some i3-13100 desktop counterparts

    Verdict

    The Intel Core i3-1320PE is an 8-core, 12-thread embedded processor from the Raptor Lake-U series, utilizing a hybrid architecture with 4 performance cores (up to 4.5 GHz) and 4 efficiency cores (up to 3.3 GHz). It features 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache, integrated Intel UHD Graphics with 48 execution units, and a base power of 28W (scaling to 64W turbo), while supporting up to 96 GB of DDR5-5200 or LPDDR5x-6400 memory. Main pros include its high energy efficiency for compact systems, support for modern PCIe 4.0 and high-speed memory, and strong multitasking capabilities for its class; however, it is limited by a lack of overclocking support and may struggle with high-end gaming or professional 3D rendering compared to i5 or i7 alternatives.

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