CPU Comparison
Intel Core i3-1000G4 vs Intel Core i3-1110G4
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i3-1000G4 is a standard 9-watt Ice Lake-Y mobile processor featuring two Sunny Cove cores paired with a 48EU Iris Plus GPU, designed for premium Windows ultra-thin laptops and convertibles.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Basic office tasks run fine, but the 2-core CPU will choke on heavy Excel sheets or multiple browser tabs.
Basic office tasks run fine, but having only two cores means heavy multitasking or complex spreadsheets will slow down.
Gaming
The 48EU Iris Plus can actually run older e-sports titles like CS:GO or League of Legends at 720p/1080p low, a novelty for a 9W chip.
The Iris Xe GPU can handle very light older games at low resolutions, but it is not a gaming processor.
Virtualization
Virtually impossible to run useful virtual machines on 2 cores and a 9W power limit.
Two cores and four threads are insufficient for any serious virtual machine hosting.
Efficiency
Outstanding efficiency that allows for all-day battery life in premium ultrabooks.
Excellent power efficiency characteristic of the 10nm Tiger Lake mobile design.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- DLBoost provides basic AI acceleration, but the 2-core CPU limits practical applications
- No dedicated AI hardware
- AVX-512 provides some vector compute capability but is impractical for modern AI workloads
Content Creation
Gaming
- Can handle older e-sports titles at low settings thanks to the 48EU GPU
- The 2-core CPU will bottleneck heavily in any CPU-intensive game scene
- Not suitable for modern AAA gaming
- 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
- 48EU Iris Plus graphics are surprisingly capable for a 9W chip
- True fanless operation is possible, resulting in zero noise
- 10nm process provides excellent idle battery life
- Can drive multiple 4K external displays
- Supports hardware-accelerated video encoding
Cons
- Only 2 CPU cores make modern Windows 11 feel incredibly sluggish
- Base clock of 1.1 GHz is too low for snappy UI responsiveness
- Limited to PCIe 3.0
- Completely obsolete for any modern productivity workflow
- Soldered RAM and CPU mean no upgrade path
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 i3-1000G4
- AMD Ryzen 3 3200URival
Budget Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i3-1000G1Rival
Lower-Tier Ice Lake-Y
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500URival
Mainstream Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-1035G4Rival
Higher-Tier Ice Lake-U
- Apple A12Z BionicRival
Tablet/ARM
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500UAlt
A modern 6-core Windows laptop CPU that offers vastly superior multitasking.
- Intel N100Alt
For low-power tasks, this modern chip offers 4 efficiency cores and better performance.
A modern 10-core (2P+8E) Alder Lake chip that redefines low-power laptop performance.
Compare head-to-head- Alt
If open to macOS, the efficiency and performance gap is monumental.
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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.
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Our Verdict on Each
The i3-1000G4 offered a compelling graphics upgrade over the G1 for ultra-thin Windows devices in 2019, but its 2-core CPU severely limits its usefulness today.
Best for: Consider a laptop with the i3-1000G4 only if it is being given away for free or costs under $50, and you need a disposable machine for basic word processing or playing old 2D games. The 48EU graphics are genuinely capable for legacy gaming, which might appeal to retro gamers looking for a silent, portable machine.
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 i3-1000G4 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 i3-1000G4 or Intel Core i3-1110G4?
For gaming, the Intel Core i3-1110G4 leads with a gaming performance score of 25/100 among Intel Core i3-1000G4 and Intel Core i3-1110G4.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Core i3-1000G4 has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Core i3-1000G4 (9 W), Intel Core i3-1110G4 (15 W).
Do Intel Core i3-1000G4 and Intel Core i3-1110G4 use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Core i3-1000G4: 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 i3-1000G4 (0), Intel Core i3-1110G4 (4,500). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.