i3-1115G4 vs i7-2820QM

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2820QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.76
Core i3-1115G4
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
3.81
+38%

Core i3-1115G4 outperforms Core i7-2820QM by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2820QM and Core i3-1115G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16881466
Place by popularitynot in top-10055
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency5.8012.88
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$568no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2820QM and Core i3-1115G4 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2820QM and Core i3-1115G4 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1224,FCPGA988,PPGA988FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2820QM and Core i3-1115G4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-2820QM and Core i3-1115G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2820QM and Core i3-1115G4 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2820QM and Core i3-1115G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 3000Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data48
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2820QM and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported24
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-2820QM and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-2820QM and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2820QM and Core i3-1115G4.

PCIe version2.04.0
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.

i7-2820QM 2.76
i3-1115G4 3.81
+38%

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.

i7-2820QM 4379
i3-1115G4 6047
+38.1%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-2820QM 517
i3-1115G4 1564
+203%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-2820QM 1623
i3-1115G4 3051
+88%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i7-2820QM 4250
i3-1115G4 8018
+88.7%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i7-2820QM 15044
i3-1115G4 16265
+8.1%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i7-2820QM 5819
i3-1115G4 6331
+8.8%

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i7-2820QM 10
+17.6%
i3-1115G4 11.76

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.76 3.81
Integrated graphics card 0.66 5.58
Recency 3 January 2011 2 September 2020
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 28 Watt

i7-2820QM has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-1115G4, on the other hand, has a 38% higher aggregate performance score, 745.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 60.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1115G4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2820QM in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2820QM and Core i3-1115G4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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