i3-1210U vs i5-1030NG7

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-1030NG7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 10 Watt
3.75
Core i3-1210U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 9 Watt
6.87
+83.2%

Core i3-1210U outperforms Core i5-1030NG7 by an impressive 83% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i3-1210U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14921025
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Ice LakeIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency34.1969.60
Architecture codenameIce Lake-Y (2020)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date18 March 2020 (4 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i3-1210U 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed1.1 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size123 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i3-1210U 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
SocketIntel BGA 1044FCBGA1781
Power consumption (TDP)10 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i3-1210U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i3-1210U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i3-1210U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i3-1210U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR4-3733DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth58.3 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Plus GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz850 MHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportYes, at 120Hzno data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i3-1210U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data14

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.

i5-1030NG7 3.75
i3-1210U 6.87
+83.2%

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.

i5-1030NG7 5733
i3-1210U 10513
+83.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.75 6.87
Recency 18 March 2020 23 February 2022
Physical cores 4 6
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 9 Watt

i3-1210U has a 83.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 50% more physical cores, and 11.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1210U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1030NG7 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i3-1210U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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