Intel Core i3-L13G4 vs Intel Core i5-4210U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-L13G4 or Intel Core i3-L13G4 – 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-L13G4 features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 5 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-L13G4, you'll need a motherboard with a FC-CSP1016 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4210U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4210U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Core i L Group Intel Core i 4000U
12 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-L13G4 Name Intel Core i5-4210U
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-L13G4 has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 5 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 0.8 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 i5-4210U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4210U is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
5 Threads 4
None None 2x
5 CPU Cores 2
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
1x Sunny-Cove Cores A None
No Hyperthreading Yes
0.8 GHz A-Core Frequency None
2.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking No
4x Tremont Cores B None
None None 2.7 GHz
None None 1.7 GHz
None None 2.35 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-L13G4 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-L13G4 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU), 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 i5-4210U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4210U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
384 Shaders 160
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2013
10 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.1
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 20
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
12 Generation 7.5
0.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 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.
5 W TDP down None
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-L13G4 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4210U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2014
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
10 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
309 $ Release price --
Lakefield Architecture Haswell U
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
FC-CSP1016 Socket BGA 1168
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4210U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1497
1497
Intel Core i3-L13G4
5C 5T @ 0.8 GHz
1002
1002

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-L13G4
5C 5T @ 0.8 GHz
1320
1320
Intel Core i5-4210U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1220
1220

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4210U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
795
795
Intel Core i3-L13G4
5C 5T @ 0.8 GHz
652
652