i3-1115G4 vs Pentium 3550M

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium 3550M
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 37 Watt
0.86
Core i3-1115G4
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
3.92
+356%

i3-1115G4 outperforms Pentium 3550M by a whopping 356% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium 3550M and Core i3-1115G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking25291427
Place by popularitynot in top-10053
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel PentiumIntel Tiger Lake
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date1 October 2013 (10 years ago)1 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$134no data

Detailed specifications

Pentium 3550M 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads24
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.3 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache128 KB160 KB
L2 cache512 KB2.5 MB
L3 cache2 MB6 MB
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size130 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °C72 °C
Number of transistors960 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium 3550M 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 configuration11
SocketFCPGA946FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)37 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium 3550M and Core i3-1115G4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Pentium 3550M and Core i3-1115G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium 3550M 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 Pentium 3550M and Core i3-1115G4. 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 for 4th Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data48

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium 3550M and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Pentium 3550M 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 Pentium 3550M 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 Pentium 3550M 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.

Pentium 3550M 0.86
i3-1115G4 3.92
+356%

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.

Pentium 3550M 1330
i3-1115G4 6064
+356%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.86 3.92
Recency 1 October 2013 1 September 2020
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 37 Watt 28 Watt

i3-1115G4 has a 355.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more threads, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 32.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1115G4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium 3550M in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium 3550M and Core i3-1115G4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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