Intel Core i3-1120G4 vs Samsung Exynos 4412

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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

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.
No Overclocking No
2.5 GHz Frequency None
2 CPU Cores --
2x Cores None
normal Core architecture --
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads --
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 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.
12 Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
48 Execution units --
11 Generation --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2020 Release date --
Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4) GPU name
384 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
10 nm Technology --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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

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

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

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