CPU Comparison
Intel Core i3-1000G1 vs Intel Core i3-8145UE
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.
Handles single dedicated embedded applications well but will struggle with heavy multitasking due to 2 cores.
Gaming
The 32EU UHD Graphics can only handle very old 2D games or simple indie titles at low resolutions.
Not applicable for industrial use cases.
Virtualization
Two cores and four threads are completely insufficient for any practical virtual machine hosting.
4 threads allow for a very lightweight container or VM, but this is not a primary use case.
Efficiency
Exceptional power efficiency that allows for all-day battery life in tablet form factors.
Excellent when configured to the 12.5W cTDP down, enabling fanless operation and minimal power draw.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Supports DLBoost for basic AI tasks, but the 2-core CPU limits practical application
- No dedicated AI hardware.
- CPU inference is extremely slow on 2 cores.
- Not suitable for any 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
- This is an embedded processor not designed for gaming.
- UHD 620 cannot handle modern 3D workloads.
- Form factors using this chip lack discrete GPU support.
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
- 12.5W cTDP down enables true fanless designs
- Long-lifecycle embedded support
- Hardware security mitigations included
- 10nm power efficiency
- Dual-channel memory support
Cons
- Only 2 cores and 4 threads
- Expensive for the compute performance offered
- Lacks LPDDR4/DDR5 support
- Outdated UHD Graphics 620
- No PCIe 4.0 support
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 i3-8145UE
- AMD Ryzen 3 3200URival
Budget Mobile
- Intel Celeron J4125Rival
Low-Power Embedded
- Intel Pentium Silver J5005Rival
Low-Power Embedded
- AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GERival
Embedded Desktop
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 850Rival
Always-Connected
The non-embedded variant if long-lifecycle guarantees are not strictly required.
Compare head-to-head- Intel N100 (Alder Lake-N)Alt
A vastly superior modern alternative for new embedded designs featuring 4 efficient cores.
- AMD Ryzen 5 3580UAlt
Provides significantly more multi-threaded performance if the embedded chassis can handle the thermals.
- ARM Cortex-A78 Based SoCsAlt
Better efficiency for pure edge IoT tasks that do not strictly require x86.
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 reviewA niche embedded chip that brings hardware-level security mitigations and 10nm efficiency to industrial form factors, though its 2-core architecture is fundamentally outdated for anything beyond basic embedded tasks.
Best for: Only for OEMs maintaining existing 8th gen embedded product lines or replacing failed units in active industrial installations.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core i3-1000G1 or Intel Core i3-8145UE?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i3-8145UE comes out ahead with a score of 4/10. 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 i3-8145UE?
For gaming, the Intel Core i3-1000G1 leads with a gaming performance score of 5/100 among Intel Core i3-1000G1 and Intel Core i3-8145UE.
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 i3-8145UE (15 W).
Do Intel Core i3-1000G1 and Intel Core i3-8145UE use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Core i3-1000G1: BGA 1377, Intel Core i3-8145UE: BGA 1528), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i3-1000G1 posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i3-1000G1 (0). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.