Intel Core i3-1005G1 vs Intel Pentium Silver N5030

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Intel Core i3-1005G1 or Intel Core i3-1005G1 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-1005G1 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1005G1, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
The Intel Pentium Silver N5030 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium Silver N5030, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1090 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-1005G1 Name Intel Pentium Silver N5030
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
10 Generation 9
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Pentium J5000/N5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-1005G1 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-1005G1 is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Pentium Silver N5030 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium Silver N5030 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.2 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-1005G1 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1005G1 uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake G1), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium Silver N5030 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium Silver N5030 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 605, which has 144 texture shaders
and 18 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.25 GHz
Q3/2019 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake G1) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 605
10 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders 144
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
64 Execution units 18
11 Generation 9.5
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.75 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
59.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR4-2400, LPDDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
13 W TDP down 4.8 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-1005G1 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium Silver N5030 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2019 Release date Q4/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ice Lake U Architecture Gemini Lake
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1090
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
281 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

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