Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i3-1215UL vs Intel Core i7+8700 Includes Intel Optane Memory

Intel Core i7+8700 Includes Intel Optane Memory currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Intel Core i7+8700 Includes Intel Optane Memory is about 0.7% faster in the tracked relative gaming score.

Prices updated Sep 6, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i7+8700 Includes Intel Optane Memory is 27% lower
Gaming differenceIntel Core i7+8700 Includes Intel Optane Memory is 0.7% higher
Value differenceIntel Core i7+8700 Includes Intel Optane Memory is 37.8% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i7+8700 Includes Intel Optane Memory currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i7+8700 Includes Intel Optane Memory is about 71.5% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Core i3-1215UL has a 50 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i3-1215ULIntel Core i7+8700 Includes Intel Optane Memory
Current used price$89$65
Current new price-$18.87
Relative gaming performance5050
Gaming performance per dollar0.5620.775
Cinebench R23 multi4,8218,269
Cinebench R23 single1,5161,139
Cores / threads6 / 86 / 12
Socket--
TDP15 W65 W
Release year20222018
Qualified sales516
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