CPU Comparison
Intel Core i3-1110G4 vs Intel Core i3-1115GRE
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i3-1110G4 is a 2-core, 4-thread mobile processor built on the 10nm process, featuring Willow Cove architecture and Iris Xe Graphics G4, designed for entry-level thin-and-light laptops.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Basic office tasks run fine, but having only two cores means heavy multitasking or complex spreadsheets will slow down.
Adequate for running single-purpose industrial applications, HMIs, or signage software. The 2 cores are sufficient for dedicated tasks.
Gaming
The Iris Xe GPU can handle very light older games at low resolutions, but it is not a gaming processor.
The 48EU GPU is further reduced from the already cut-down G4 tier. Gaming is not a consideration for this chip.
Virtualization
Two cores and four threads are insufficient for any serious virtual machine hosting.
Not designed for virtualization. 2 cores and 15W TDP limit VM utility.
Efficiency
Excellent power efficiency characteristic of the 10nm Tiger Lake mobile design.
Excellent efficiency for embedded use cases. The 12W cTDP down option allows fanless operation in sealed industrial enclosures.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No dedicated AI hardware
- AVX-512 provides some vector compute capability but is impractical for modern AI workloads
- IPU 6.0 can be utilized for edge AI vision tasks in industrial settings
- Lacks a modern NPU for broad AI inference
- AVX-512 provides CPU vector math acceleration
Content Creation
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
- 48EU GPU is harvested/disabled silicon
- Not intended for any graphical workloads beyond display output
- Cannot handle modern 3D applications
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
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
Pros
- Rare ECC memory support in a mobile form factor
- Guaranteed long-term embedded lifecycle
- IPU 6.0 for machine vision and scanning
- Low 12W cTDP down for fanless designs
- VMD support for enterprise storage
Cons
- Very high $338 launch price for a 2-core chip
- Reduced 48EU GPU limits display and graphics capabilities
- Lower 3.9 GHz boost compared to consumer 1115G4
- Only 4 CPU PCIe lanes
- Not available through retail channels
Competitors & Alternatives
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
Intel Core i3-1115GRE
- AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GERival
Embedded Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GERival
Embedded Mobile
- Intel Pentium Silver N6005Rival
Embedded Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 3 3250GERival
Embedded Mobile
- Intel Celeron N5105Rival
Embedded Mobile
If ECC memory is not strictly required, this is much cheaper but lacks embedded lifecycle guarantees.
Compare head-to-head- Intel Core i5-1135G7EAlt
If the embedded application needs 4 cores while retaining Tiger Lake features.
- Intel N100Alt
A newer, highly efficient alternative for basic digital signage and kiosks, though without ECC.
- AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GEAlt
Superior multi-threaded performance and RDNA 2 graphics for advanced industrial interfaces.
Our Verdict on Each
The 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 reviewA highly specialized embedded Tiger Lake variant that trades GPU power and clock speed for ECC memory support and long-term supply guarantees, serving a vital niche outside of consumer electronics.
Best for: Designing an industrial tablet, medical device, or digital signage player that specifically requires mobile ECC memory support.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core i3-1110G4 or Intel Core i3-1115GRE?
For gaming, the Intel Core i3-1110G4 leads with a gaming performance score of 25/100 among Intel Core i3-1110G4 and Intel Core i3-1115GRE.
Do Intel Core i3-1110G4 and Intel Core i3-1115GRE use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Core i3-1110G4: BGA 1598, Intel Core i3-1115GRE: BGA 1449), 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 i3-1110G4 (4,500). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.