i3-1125G4 vs i5-10210Y

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-10210Y
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 7 Watt
2.87
Core i3-1125G4
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.17
+115%

Core i3-1125G4 outperforms Core i5-10210Y by a whopping 115% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-10210Y and Core i3-1125G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16711086
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Comet LakeIntel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency29.6220.47
Architecture codenameComet Lake-Y (2019)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date21 August 2019 (5 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-10210Y and Core i3-1125G4 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 speed1 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-10210Y and Core i3-1125G4 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
SocketUTFCBGA1377FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)7 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-10210Y and Core i3-1125G4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i5-10210Y and Core i3-1125G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-10210Y and Core i3-1125G4 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-10210Y and Core i3-1125G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size16 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth33.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Units2448

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-10210Y and Core i3-1125G4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-10210Y and Core i3-1125G4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840 x 2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840 x 2160@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-10210Y and Core i3-1125G4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-10210Y and Core i3-1125G4.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1016

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.

i5-10210Y 2.87
i3-1125G4 6.17
+115%

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.

i5-10210Y 4475
i3-1125G4 9617
+115%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i5-10210Y 2735
i3-1125G4 3738
+36.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.87 6.17
Recency 21 August 2019 2 September 2020
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 7 Watt 28 Watt

i5-10210Y has 300% lower power consumption.

i3-1125G4, on the other hand, has a 115% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-1125G4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-10210Y in performance tests.


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