i3-1125G4 vs i7-3517U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3517U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.36
Core i3-1125G4
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.28
+362%

Core i3-1125G4 outperforms Core i7-3517U by a whopping 362% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3517U and Core i3-1125G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22491081
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency7.2920.45
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date3 June 2012 (12 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3517U and Core i3-1125G4 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 speed1.9 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3517U and Core i3-1125G4 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
SocketFCBGA1023FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3517U and Core i3-1125G4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-3517U and Core i3-1125G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3517U and Core i3-1125G4 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3517U and Core i3-1125G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000Intel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data48
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3517U and Core i3-1125G4 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3517U and Core i3-1125G4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3517U and Core i3-1125G4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3517U and Core i3-1125G4.

PCIe version2.04.0
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.

i7-3517U 1.36
i3-1125G4 6.28
+362%

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.

i7-3517U 2087
i3-1125G4 9617
+361%

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.

i7-3517U 452
i3-1125G4 1438
+218%

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.

i7-3517U 930
i3-1125G4 4043
+335%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.36 6.28
Recency 3 June 2012 2 September 2020
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 28 Watt

i7-3517U has 64.7% lower power consumption.

i3-1125G4, on the other hand, has a 361.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 120% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-1125G4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3517U in performance tests.


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