Intel Core i5-L16G7 vs Intel Core m3-8100Y

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Intel Core i5-L16G7 or Intel Core i5-L16G7 – 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-L16G7 features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 5 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-L16G7, you'll need a motherboard with a FC-CSP1016 socket.
The Intel Core m3-8100Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core m3-8100Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-L16G7 Name Intel Core m3-8100Y
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
12 Generation 8
Intel Core i L Group Intel Core M 8
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 5 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core m3-8100Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-8100Y is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
None None 3.4 GHz
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Tremont Cores B None
1x Sunny-Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 1.1 GHz
5 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
5 CPU Cores 2
None None 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-L16G7 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU), which has 512 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 m3-8100Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-8100Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2018
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 615
10 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
48 Execution units 24
12 Generation 9.5
0.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 33.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 33.3 GB/s
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 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 5 W watts.
None TDP up 8 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 5 W
5 W TDP down 4.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 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 Core m3-8100Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2018
-- 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 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Lakefield Architecture Amber Lake Y
10 nm Technology 14 nm
FC-CSP1016 Socket BGA 1515
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
309 $ Release price 281 $
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