Intel Core i5-L16G7 vs Intel Core m3-8100Y

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Intel Core i5-L16G7 or Intel Core i5-L16G7 – 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 i5-L16G7 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-L16G7, you'll need a motherboard with a FC-CSP1016 socket.
The Intel Core m3-8100Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core m3-8100Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Intel Core i L Group Intel Core M 8
12 Generation 8
Intel Core i5-L16G7 Name Intel Core m3-8100Y
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 5 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.4 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 m3-8100Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-8100Y is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
None None 3.4 GHz
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 2x
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
1x Sunny-Cove Cores A None
5 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
None None 1.1 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Tremont Cores B None
5 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-L16G7 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU), which has 512 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 m3-8100Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-8100Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
10 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
48 Execution units 24
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2018
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 615
512 Shaders 192
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
12 Generation 9.5
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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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
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 / Encode
Decode AV1 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 33.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 33.3 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 5 W watts.
None TDP up 8 W
5 W TDP down 4.5 W
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 5 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 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 m3-8100Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2018
309 $ Release price 281 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
FC-CSP1016 Socket BGA 1515
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Lakefield Architecture Amber Lake Y