Intel Core i3-1120G4 vs Samsung Exynos 4412

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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.
11 Generation --
Intel Core i3-1120G4 Name Samsung Exynos 4412
Mobile Segment --
Intel Core i 1100G/11000U Group
Intel Core i3 Family
 
 

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.
normal Core architecture --
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2 CPU Cores --
2x Cores None
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2.5 GHz Frequency None
4 Threads --
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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 Samsung Exynos 4412 does not have integrated graphics.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units --
Q3/2020 Release date --
12 Direct X --
10 nm Technology --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
384 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4) GPU name
11 Generation --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels --
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

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.
7 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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