i3-10305 vs i3-1125G4

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1125G4
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.05
+3.4%
Core i3-10305
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.85

Core i3-1125G4 outperforms Core i3-10305 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1125G4 and Core i3-10305 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10881108
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Tiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency20.458.52
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)Comet Lake-R (2021)
Release date2 September 2020 (4 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-1125G4 and Core i3-10305 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1125G4 and Core i3-10305 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1449FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Core i3-10305. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-1125G4 and Core i3-10305 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGX-Yes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Core i3-10305 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Core i3-10305. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data41.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz1.15 GHz
Execution Units48no data
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1125G4 and Core i3-10305 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Core i3-10305 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Core i3-10305 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Core i3-10305.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-1125G4 6.05
+3.4%
i3-10305 5.85

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-1125G4 9613
+3.5%
i3-10305 9291

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.05 5.85
Recency 2 September 2020 16 March 2021
Chip lithography 10 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 65 Watt

i3-1125G4 has a 3.4% higher aggregate performance score, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

i3-10305, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-1125G4 and Core i3-10305.

Be aware that Core i3-1125G4 is a notebook processor while Core i3-10305 is a desktop one.


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