Intel Celeron N4000C vs Intel Core i3-1120G4

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Intel Celeron N4000C or Intel Celeron N4000C – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron N4000C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N4000C, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1090 socket.
The Intel Core i3-1120G4 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1120G4, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron N4000C Name Intel Core i3-1120G4
Intel Celeron J4000/N4000/N5000 Group Intel Core i 1100G/11000U
9 Generation 11
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron N4000C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N4000C is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-1120G4 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-1120G4 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
2x Cores 2x
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
1.1 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron N4000C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N4000C uses the Intel UHD Graphics 600, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-1120G4 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1120G4 uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
0.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2020
12 Execution units 48
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 384
Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4)
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9.5 Generation 11
14 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
8.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
DDR4-2400, LPDDR4-2400 Memory type LPDDR4X-4266
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
4.8 W TDP down 7 W
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron N4000C is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-1120G4 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2020
BGA 1090 Socket BGA 1526
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Gemini Lake Architecture Tiger Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 309 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 10 nm