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

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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 i3-1125G4 Name Intel Core i5-10310U
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
11 Generation 10
Intel Core i 1100G/11000U Group Intel Core i 10000U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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.
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
8 Threads 8
4 CPU Cores 4
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

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.
10 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q3/2020 Release date Q3/2019
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
48 Execution units 24
384 Shaders 192
11 Generation 9.5
-- Max. displays --
Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)
 
 

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 h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode AVC 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.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133, LPDDR4-2933
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
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.
28 W TDP up 25 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
12 W TDP down 10 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
10 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1528
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Tiger Lake U Architecture Comet Lake U
309 $ Release price 297 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q4/2020 Release date Q2/2020
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB