Intel Core i3-1125G4 vs Intel Core i5-10310U

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-1125G4 or Intel Core i3-1125G4 – 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 i3-1125G4 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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 i3-1125G4, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10310U 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10310U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 1100G/11000U Group Intel Core i 10000U
11 Generation 10
Intel Core i3-1125G4 Name Intel Core i5-10310U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-1125G4 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-1125G4 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-10310U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10310U is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-1125G4 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1125G4 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 i5-10310U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10310U uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
12 Direct X 12
Q3/2020 Release date Q3/2019
11 Generation 9.5
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 24
384 Shaders 192
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
10 nm Technology 14 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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 64.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133, LPDDR4-2933
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
51.2 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.
28 W TDP up 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
12 W TDP down 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-1125G4 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10310U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
309 $ Release price 297 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q4/2020 Release date Q2/2020
Tiger Lake U Architecture Comet Lake U
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1528
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
10 nm Technology 14 nm
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB