Ryzen 9 5900X vs i3-1125G4

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1125G4
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.28
Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
25.56
+307%

Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms Core i3-1125G4 by a whopping 307% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1125G4 and Ryzen 9 5900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1083199
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data31.06
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Tiger LakeAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency20.4522.20
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
Release date2 September 2020 (4 years ago)8 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-1125G4 and Ryzen 9 5900X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads824
Base clock speed2 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache96K (per core)768 KB
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)6 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data2x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data0 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1125G4 and Ryzen 9 5900X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1449AM4
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Ryzen 9 5900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-51286x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-1125G4 and Ryzen 9 5900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Ryzen 9 5900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Ryzen 9 5900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors-
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz-
Execution Units48-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1125G4 and Ryzen 9 5900X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Ryzen 9 5900X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hz-
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz-
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hz-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Ryzen 9 5900X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1-
OpenGL4.6-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Ryzen 9 5900X.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-1125G4 6.28
Ryzen 9 5900X 25.56
+307%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-1125G4 9617
Ryzen 9 5900X 39115
+307%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-1125G4 1440
Ryzen 9 5900X 2209
+53.4%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-1125G4 4050
Ryzen 9 5900X 11968
+196%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i3-1125G4 3738
Ryzen 9 5900X 11765
+215%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.28 25.56
Recency 2 September 2020 8 October 2020
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 8 24
Chip lithography 10 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 105 Watt

i3-1125G4 has 275% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 5900X, on the other hand, has a 307% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 5900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1125G4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-1125G4 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 5900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-1125G4 and Ryzen 9 5900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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