i5-1135G7 vs i3-8140U

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8140U
2019
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.66
Core i5-1135G7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.13
+130%

Core i5-1135G7 outperforms Core i3-8140U by a whopping 130% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8140U and Core i5-1135G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17081079
Place by popularitynot in top-10033
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency16.7820.72
Architecture codenameno dataTiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date1 October 2019 (5 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-8140U and Core i5-1135G7 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/s OPI4 GT/s
L1 cacheno data96K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB Intel® Smart Cache8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8140U and Core i5-1135G7 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
SocketFCBGA1528FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8140U and Core i5-1135G7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-8140U and Core i5-1135G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8140U and Core i5-1135G7 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8140U and Core i5-1135G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 620Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8140U and Core i5-1135G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8140U and Core i5-1135G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8140U and Core i5-1135G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8140U and Core i5-1135G7.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i3-8140U 2.66
i5-1135G7 6.13
+130%

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.

i3-8140U 4227
i5-1135G7 9735
+130%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.66 6.13
Recency 1 October 2019 2 September 2020
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 28 Watt

i3-8140U has 86.7% lower power consumption.

i5-1135G7, on the other hand, has a 130.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-1135G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8140U in performance tests.


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