CPU Comparison
Intel Core i3-1000G1 vs Intel Core i3-1110G4
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i3-1000G1 is an ultra-low-power 2-core mobile processor representing Intel's first major step into the 10nm manufacturing process with the Ice Lake architecture, designed for tablets and fanless 2-in-1 devices.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Modern office suites will run, but heavy multitasking or large spreadsheets will severely slow down the system.
Basic office tasks run fine, but having only two cores means heavy multitasking or complex spreadsheets will slow down.
Gaming
The 32EU UHD Graphics can only handle very old 2D games or simple indie titles at low resolutions.
The Iris Xe GPU can handle very light older games at low resolutions, but it is not a gaming processor.
Virtualization
Two cores and four threads are completely insufficient for any practical virtual machine hosting.
Two cores and four threads are insufficient for any serious virtual machine hosting.
Efficiency
Exceptional power efficiency that allows for all-day battery life in tablet form factors.
Excellent power efficiency characteristic of the 10nm Tiger Lake mobile design.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Supports DLBoost for basic AI tasks, but the 2-core CPU limits practical application
- No dedicated AI hardware
- AVX-512 provides some vector compute capability but is impractical for modern AI workloads
Content Creation
Gaming
- This chip was not designed for gaming
- Lacks the graphics horsepower and CPU core count for any modern game
- Suitable only for basic casual mobile games from the Windows Store
- Iris Xe graphics are a big improvement over UHD but still inadequate for modern AAA gaming
- Can manage simple 2D indie games or very old titles
- CPU will bottleneck even light games that rely on more than two threads
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Extremely low 9 W power draw enables fanless designs
- 10nm process provided industry-leading efficiency in 2019
- Integrated DLBoost for early AI workloads
- Sufficient for basic local media playback
Cons
- Only 2 cores and 4 threads, severely limiting multitasking
- Reduced 32EU graphics are very weak by modern standards
- No PCIe 4.0 support
- Completely obsolete for modern operating systems
- Low 1.1 GHz base clock causes sluggishness under any load
Pros
- Modern 10nm manufacturing process
- Iris Xe graphics offer capable media acceleration
- Low 15 W power draw enables thin chassis designs
- PCIe 4.0 support for fast storage
- AVX-512 instruction support
Cons
- Only 2 physical cores severely limit multitasking
- Hyper-Threading cannot compensate for missing physical cores
- L3 cache is limited to 6 MB
- Only supports DDR4, missing out on LPDDR4X power benefits
- End of useful life for modern computing workloads
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i3-1000G1
- AMD Ryzen 3 3200URival
Budget Mobile
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cxRival
Always Connected PC
- Apple A12X BionicRival
Premium Tablet
- Intel Pentium Gold 5405YRival
Ultra-Low Power
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500URival
Mainstream Mobile
Offers double the graphics Execution Units (48EU) for better media performance in the same power envelope.
Compare head-to-head- Intel N100Alt
A vastly superior modern low-power chip with 4 efficiency cores for basic computing.
A 15W U-series chip that provides slightly better sustained performance in a traditional laptop.
Compare head-to-head- Alt
If choosing a tablet or ultra-thin laptop, the M1 offers exponentially better performance and efficiency.
Compare head-to-head - AMD Ryzen 5 5500UAlt
A modern 6-core mobile processor that redefines budget laptop performance.
Intel Core i3-1110G4
- AMD Ryzen 3 3250URival
Budget Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300URival
Mainstream Mobile
- Intel Pentium Gold 7505Rival
Entry Mobile
- MediaTek Kompanio 500Rival
ARM Laptop
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i3-1125G4Rival
Upper Entry Mobile
A significant step up in both CPU cores and iGPU power for more demanding users.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 5 5500UAlt
Six cores and eight threads for a much more future-proof laptop experience.
- Alt
If available in the budget range, it vastly outperforms this Intel chip in both efficiency and multi-core speed.
Compare head-to-head
Our Verdict on Each
While historically significant as Intel's first 10nm chip, the 2-core, 32EU configuration of the i3-1000G1 is entirely inadequate for modern computing tasks and should be avoided.
Best for: You should only acquire the i3-1000G1 if you are repairing a legacy tablet or 2-in-1 device that uses this specific BGA 1377 chip, and the replacement cost is nearly zero. It can serve as a dedicated media consumption screen or a basic digital picture frame.
Read the full reviewThe i3-1110G4 brings modern Iris Xe graphics and a 10nm process to budget laptops, but its 2-core configuration severely limits multitasking and longevity compared to 4-core alternatives.
Best for: The i3-1110G4 should only be purchased if you are buying a highly discounted, entry-level laptop strictly for basic web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. Its Iris Xe graphics make it marginally better than older 2-core chips for media tasks. However, modern operating systems and web browsers are increasingly demanding, and a 2-core processor will struggle to maintain smooth performance over the laptop's lifespan. You should avoid it if you plan to keep the laptop for more than a couple of years or need to run multiple applications simultaneously.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core i3-1000G1 or Intel Core i3-1110G4?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i3-1110G4 comes out ahead with a score of 5.5/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core i3-1000G1 or Intel Core i3-1110G4?
For gaming, the Intel Core i3-1110G4 leads with a gaming performance score of 25/100 among Intel Core i3-1000G1 and Intel Core i3-1110G4.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Core i3-1000G1 has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Core i3-1000G1 (9 W), Intel Core i3-1110G4 (15 W).
Do Intel Core i3-1000G1 and Intel Core i3-1110G4 use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Core i3-1000G1: BGA 1377, Intel Core i3-1110G4: BGA 1598), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i3-1110G4 posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i3-1000G1 (0), Intel Core i3-1110G4 (4,500). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.