Intel Core i3-1315UE
Also called intel core i3-1315ue, core i3-1315ue, i3-1315ue, core-i3-1315ue
Intel Core i3 embedded processor on Raptor Lake, with 6 cores and 8 threads and 10 MB L3 at 15 W TDP addressing up to 96 GB and Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors.
What you need to know
Intel Core i3-1315UE is a previous generation embedded cpu.
Intel Core i3-1315UE launched in January 1, 2023., It has 6 cores and 8 threads on Raptor 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
- 3 years old
- Upgrade pressure
- Low to moderate
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 3 years old
- Previous generation. Launched January 1, 2023. 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?
Raptor Lake sits on Intel's recent Core timeline. Later desktop branding moved toward 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 i3-1315UE is built on Raptor Lake.
| Manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i3 |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake |
| Generation | 13th Generation Intel Core i3 Processors |
| Segment | Embedded |
Cores and threads
Intel Core i3-1315UE has 6 cores and 8 threads.
| Cores | 6 (2 P-cores + 4 E-cores) |
|---|---|
| P-cores | 2 |
| E-cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Hybrid architecture | Yes |
Clock speeds
Base clock is 1.2 GHz. Boost reaches 4.5 GHz.
| Base frequency | 1.2 GHz |
|---|---|
| Max boost | 4.5 GHz |
Cache
Cache on this sheet is 10 MB L3.
| L3 cache | 10 MB |
|---|---|
| Total cache | 10 MB |
Memory
Intel Core i3-1315UE addresses 96 GB across 2 memory channels.
| Supported types | DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4X |
|---|---|
| Max capacity | 96 GB |
| Channels | 2 |
Package and power
Intel Core i3-1315UE uses the FCBGA1744 socket and a 15 W TDP.
| Socket | FCBGA1744 |
|---|---|
| TDP | 15 W |
| PCIe | 20 lanes |
Integrated graphics
Intel Core i3-1315UE includes Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors.
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors |
|---|
Market
Intel Core i3-1315UE launched January 1, 2023 at USD 312 (suggested price at launch).
| Launch date | January 1, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Launch MSRP | USD 312 (suggested price at launch) |
| Model | i3-1315UE |
Features
Intel Core i3-1315UE records 40 instruction sets on this sheet.
| 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
| 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 96 GB |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics for 13th 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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