Intel Core i3-1120G4 vs Intel Core i7-10870H

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Intel Core i3-1120G4 or Intel Core i3-1120G4 – 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 i3-1120G4 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.
The Intel Core i7-10870H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10870H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
11 Generation 10
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 1100G/11000U Group Intel Core i 10000H
Intel Core i3-1120G4 Name Intel Core i7-10870H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i7-10870H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10870H is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 8
2x Cores 8x
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-10870H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10870H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
11 Generation 9.5
384 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
48 Execution units 24
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
Q3/2020 Release date Q4/2017
 
 

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

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 68.2 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 45 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
7 W TDP down 35 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-1120G4 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-10870H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1440
309 $ Release price 417 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Tiger Lake U Architecture Comet Lake H
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Q4/2020 Release date Q3/2020