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.
Intel Core i3-1120G4 Name Intel Core i7-10870H
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 1100G/11000U Group Intel Core i 10000H
11 Generation 10
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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.
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2x Cores 8x
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 8
 
 

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.
48 Execution units 24
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
11 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
Q3/2020 Release date Q4/2017
10 nm Technology 14 nm
384 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR4-2933
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
7 W TDP down 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1440
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q4/2020 Release date Q3/2020
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
309 $ Release price 417 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Tiger Lake U Architecture Comet Lake H
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2