Intel Core i3-1125G4 vs Intel Core i5-8305G

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-1125G4 and Intel Core i5-8305G processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

Intel Core i3-1125G4

Intel Core i5-8305G

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-1125G4

A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 10 nm SuperFin vs 14 nm
Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
5x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 20% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2454 vs 2048
Around 36% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9423 vs 6951

Specifications (specs)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm SuperFin vs 14 nm
L1 cache	384 KB vs 256 KB
L2 cache	5 MB vs 1 MB
L3 cache	8 MB vs 6 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2454 vs 2048
PassMark - CPU mark	9423 vs 6951

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-8305G

Around 3% higher clock speed: 3.80 GHz vs 3.70 GHz

Maximum frequency	3.80 GHz vs 3.70 GHz

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i3-1125G4
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-8305G

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2454

2048

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

9423

6951

Name	Intel Core i3-1125G4	Intel Core i5-8305G
PassMark - Single thread mark	2454	2048
PassMark - CPU mark	9423	6951
Geekbench 4 - Single Core		834
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core		3278
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)		1607
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)		3262
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)		5404
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)		1607
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)		3262
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)		5404

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i3-1125G4	Intel Core i5-8305G
Essentials
Architecture codename	Tiger Lake	Kaby Lake G
Launch date	Q1'21	7 January 2018
Launch price (MSRP)	$281
Place in performance rating	966	955
Processor Number	i3-1125G4	i5-8305G
Series	11th Generation Intel Core i3 Processors	8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors
Status	Launched	Announced
Vertical segment	Mobile	Mobile
Performance
64 bit support
Bus Speed	4 GT/s	8 GT/s DMI
L1 cache	384 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	5 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	6 MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm SuperFin	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	3.70 GHz	3.80 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Number of threads	8	8
Base frequency		2.80 GHz
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		72 °C
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory size	64 GB	64 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-3733	DDR4-2400
Maximum memory bandwidth		37.5 GB/s
Graphics
Device ID	0x9A78
Execution Units	48
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.25 GHz	1.00 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Processor graphics	Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Graphics base frequency		350 MHz
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Max video memory		64 GB
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	4	3
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Graphics image quality
Max resolution over DisplayPort	7680x4320@60Hz	4096 x 2160 @60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz	4096 x 2160 @60Hz
4K resolution support
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4		4096 x 2160 @30Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	12.1	12
OpenGL	4.6	4.4
Compatibility
Configurable TDP-down	12 Watt
Configurable TDP-down Frequency	900 MHz
Configurable TDP-up	28 Watt
Configurable TDP-up Frequency	2.00 GHz
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	46.5x25	31mm x 58.5mm
Sockets supported	FCBGA1449	BGA2270
Low Halogen Options Available
Thermal Design Power (TDP)		65 Watt
Security & Reliability
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE)
Secure Boot
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® Secure Key technology
Advanced Technologies
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Speed Shift technology
Thermal Monitoring
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Intel® My WiFi technology
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes		8
PCI Express revision		3.0
PCIe configurations		Up to 1x8, 2x4