Intel Core i3-8109U vs Intel Core i3-10110U

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Intel Core i3-8109U or Intel Core i3-8109U – 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 i3-8109U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8109U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10110U 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 i3-10110U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-8109U Name Intel Core i3-10110U
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
8 Generation 10
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Core i 10000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-8109U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8109U is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-10110U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10110U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-8109U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8109U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-10110U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10110U uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2019
12 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
48 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 32.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133, LPDDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 15 W watts.
None TDP up 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
20 W TDP down 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-8109U is manufactured using a 14 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 Core i3-10110U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2019
-- 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, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake U Architecture Comet Lake U
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 1526
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- 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
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8109U
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2524
2524
Intel Core i3-10110U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
2289
2289

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10110U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
2136
2136
Intel Core i3-8109U
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2021
2021

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10110U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
1204
1204
Intel Core i3-8109U
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1185
1185

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10110U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
405
405
Intel Core i3-8109U
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
381
381