i3-1125G4 vs i9-9820X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9820X
2018
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
12.74
+111%
Core i3-1125G4
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.04

Core i9-9820X outperforms Core i3-1125G4 by a whopping 111% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9820X and Core i3-1125G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6061103
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.00no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency7.3120.41
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$898no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9820X 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache640 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache10 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Maximum core temperature92 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9820X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9820X and Core i3-1125G4. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-9820X and Core i3-1125G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9820X and Core i3-1125G4 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9820X and Core i3-1125G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data48

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-9820X and Core i3-1125G4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9820X 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 i9-9820X 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 i9-9820X and Core i3-1125G4.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4416

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.

i9-9820X 12.74
+111%
i3-1125G4 6.04

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.

i9-9820X 20234
+111%
i3-1125G4 9587

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.74 6.04
Recency 8 October 2018 2 September 2020
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 20 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 28 Watt

i9-9820X has a 110.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

i3-1125G4, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 489.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9820X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1125G4 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9820X is a desktop processor while Core i3-1125G4 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9820X and Core i3-1125G4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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