i3-1125G4 vs i7-4910MQ

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4910MQ
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.95
Core i3-1125G4
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.08
+53.9%

Core i3-1125G4 outperforms Core i7-4910MQ by an impressive 54% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4910MQ and Core i3-1125G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14291086
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency7.9220.46
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date20 January 2014 (10 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$568no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4910MQ 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 speed2.9 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4910MQ 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
SocketFCPGA946FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4910MQ and Core i3-1125G4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-4910MQ and Core i3-1125G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4910MQ and Core i3-1125G4 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4910MQ and Core i3-1125G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory2 GBno data
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 i7-4910MQ and Core i3-1125G4 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4910MQ and Core i3-1125G4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4910MQ and Core i3-1125G4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212.1
OpenGL4.34.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4910MQ and Core i3-1125G4.

PCIe version34.0
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.

i7-4910MQ 3.95
i3-1125G4 6.08
+53.9%

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.

i7-4910MQ 6256
i3-1125G4 9617
+53.7%

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.

i7-4910MQ 1115
i3-1125G4 1440
+29.1%

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.

i7-4910MQ 3329
i3-1125G4 4048
+21.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.95 6.08
Recency 20 January 2014 2 September 2020
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 28 Watt

i3-1125G4 has a 53.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 67.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1125G4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4910MQ in performance tests.


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