Core i5-1034G1 vs Core i5-2300

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2300
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.21
Core i5-1034G1
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.88
+166%

i5-1034G1 outperforms i5-2300 by a whopping 166% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2300 and Core i5-1034G1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking17551053
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.60no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Ice Lake U (2019−2020)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)29 May 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$168no data
Current price$26 (0.2x MSRP)no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2300 and Core i5-1034G1 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)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2300 and Core i5-1034G1 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 configuration1no data
SocketLGA1155no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2300 and Core i5-1034G1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI+no data
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i5-2300 and Core i5-1034G1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2300 and Core i5-1034G1 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2300 and Core i5-1034G1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2300 and Core i5-1034G1 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2300 and Core i5-1034G1.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.21 5.88
Recency 9 January 2011 29 May 2019
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

The Core i5-1034G1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2300 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2300 is a desktop processor while Core i5-1034G1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2300 and Core i5-1034G1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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