Intel

Intel Core i3-1220P

Expert rating8 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
Core/Thread Count:: 10C/12T
TDP:: 28W
iGPU:: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
CPU Series:: Core i3

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12

Intel Core i3-1220P Review

Intel Core i3-1220P 10-core 12-thread laptop processor, 1.5GHz base / 4.2GHz boost, 28W TDP, Alder Lake, BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered) socket

The Intel Core i3-1220P is a mid-power mobile chip balancing battery life and performance in thin-and-light laptops. Built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture, it pairs 10 cores and 12 threads with a 1.5GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.2GHz and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics, all within a 28W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 10 cores and 12 threads, the Intel Core i3-1220P is built on Intel's Alder Lake generation. Its 1.5GHz base clock boosts up to 4.2GHz, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics handle everyday display and light content-creation tasks.

Platform and Efficiency

The Intel Core i3-1220P uses the BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered) platform in a 28W envelope, positioned as a mid-power mobile chip balancing battery life and performance in thin-and-light laptops.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i3 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i3-1220P sits among other Alder Lake parts at the 10-core tier, differentiated mainly by suffix, clock speed, and TDP. Against AMD's Ryzen processors in this catalog at a similar tier, Intel's Core i3 competes on single-thread performance and platform pricing, while against Intel's own Core Ultra parts in this catalog it lacks the on-die NPU but often costs less.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8 / 10

The Intel Core i3-1220P balances performance and efficiency, a solid pick for mainstream thin-and-light laptops.

Best for

Thin-and-light laptops
Everyday productivity
Balanced battery life

Not for

Gaming laptops
Heavy sustained workloads
Desktop replacement use

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Codename	Alder Lake
Release Year	2022

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Alder Lake
Socket	BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	10
Performance Cores	2
Efficiency Cores	8
Total Threads	12
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	1.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.4 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	28 W
Max Turbo Power	64 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	28 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i3-1220P?

The Intel Core i3-1220P has 10 cores and 12 threads, a 1.5 GHz base and 4.4 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 28 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics. Socket: BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered).

Will the Intel Core i3-1220P work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i3-1220P lists Socket is BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered). Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Core i3-1220P best suited to?

Best suited to: Thin-and-light laptops; Everyday productivity; Balanced battery life.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i3-1220P?

Not the best fit for: Gaming laptops; Heavy sustained workloads; Desktop replacement use.