Intel Core i5-1030G4 vs Intel Core i3-9100F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-1030G4 or Intel Core i5-1030G4 – 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 i5-1030G4 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1030G4, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
The Intel Core i3-9100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-1030G4 Name Intel Core i3-9100F
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
10 Generation 9
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1030G4 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-1030G4 is 0.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-9100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9100F is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
0.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1030G4 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1030G4 uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G4), 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 i3-9100F does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2019 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G4) GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
48 Execution units --
11 Generation --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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 VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

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 51.2 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 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
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 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 65 W watts.
12 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1030G4 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-9100F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2019 Release date Q2/2019
-- 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
Ice Lake U Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1526 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 97 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1072
1072
Intel Core i5-1030G4
4C 8T @ 0.7 GHz
997
997

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
660
660
Intel Core i5-1030G4
4C 8T @ 0.7 GHz
591
591