Intel Core i3-1000NG4 vs Intel Core i5-5257U

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Intel Core i3-1000NG4 or Intel Core i3-1000NG4 – 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 Core i3-1000NG4 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1000NG4, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1377 socket.
The Intel Core i5-5257U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-5257U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-1000NG4 Name Intel Core i5-5257U
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
10 Generation 5
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Core i 5000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-1000NG4 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-1000NG4 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-5257U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-5257U is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.1 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-1000NG4 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1000NG4 uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G4), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-5257U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-5257U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 6100, which has 384 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2015
12 Direct X 11.2
Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G4) GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 6100
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 384
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
48 Execution units 48
11 Generation 8
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.6 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
59.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 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 28 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
None TDP down 23 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-1000NG4 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 i5-5257U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ice Lake U Architecture Broadwell U
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1377 Socket BGA 1168
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-1000NG4
4C 8T @ 1.1 GHz
2416
2416
Intel Core i5-5257U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1649
1649

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-1000NG4
4C 8T @ 1.1 GHz
2241
2241
Intel Core i5-5257U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1964
1964

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1000NG4
4C 8T @ 1.1 GHz
1278
1278
Intel Core i5-5257U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
971
971