Intel Core i3-1210U vs Intel Core i3-1115G4

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-1210U or Intel Core i3-1210U – 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 i3-1210U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1210U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i3-1115G4 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1115G4, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1449 socket.
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 1100G/11000U
12 Generation 11
Intel Core i3-1210U Name Intel Core i3-1115G4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-1210U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i3-1115G4 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-1115G4 is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
None None 3.0 GHz
0.7 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4.1 GHz
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 2x
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
6 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
None None 1.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Gracemont Cores B None
8 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-1210U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1210U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-1115G4 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1115G4 uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
12.1 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
64 Execution units 48
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2020
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4)
512 Shaders 384
0.25 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
13 Generation 11
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 76.8 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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-3733
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 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 15 W watts.
None TDP up 28 W
29 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP down 12 W
9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-1210U 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 10.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-1115G4 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2020
-- Release price 309 $
4.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1449
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Alder Lake U Architecture Tiger Lake U
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-1210U
6C 8T @ 1.0 GHz
4322
4322
Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
2696
2696

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-1210U
6C 8T @ 1.0 GHz
3765
3765
Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
3076
3076

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1210U
6C 8T @ 1.0 GHz
2040
2040
Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1721
1721

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1210U
6C 8T @ 1.0 GHz
1575
1575
Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1329
1329