Intel Core i3-L13G4 vs Intel Core i5-L16G7. Specifications, performance, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Segment
  Mobile Mobile
• Family
  Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5
• Generation
  12 12
• CPU group
  Intel Core i L Intel Core i L

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• Frequency
  0.80 GHz 1.40 GHz
• CPU Cores
  5 5
• Turbo (1 Core)
  2.80 GHz 3.00 GHz
• CPU Threads
  5 5
• Turbo (5 Cores)
  1.30 GHz 1.80 GHz
• Hyperthreading
  No No
• Overclocking
  No No
• Core architecture
  hybrid (big.LITTLE) hybrid (big.LITTLE)
• A core
  1x Sunny-Cove 1x Sunny-Cove
• B core
  4x Tremont 4x Tremont

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

• GPU name
  Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU) Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU)
• GPU frequency
  0.20 GHz 0.20 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  0.50 GHz 0.50 GHz
• Execution units
  48 48
• Shader
  384 512
• Max. GPU Memory
  8 GB 8 GB
• Max. displays
  3 3
• Generation
  12 12
• DirectX Version
  12 12
• Technology
  10 nm 10 nm
• Release date
  Q2/2020 Q2/2020

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode Decode
• AV1
  Decode Decode
• AVC
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VC-1
  Decode Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Core i5-L16G7 and Intel Core i3-L13G4. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  LPDDR4-4266 LPDDR4-4266
• Max. Memory
  8 GB 8 GB
• ECC
  No No
• Memory channels
  2 2
• PCIe version
  3.0 3.0
• PCIe lanes
  6 6

• AES-NI
  Yes Yes

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Intel Core i3-L13G4 and Intel Core i5-L16G7 to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL1)
  7 W 7 W
• TDP down
  5 W 5 W
• Tjunction max.
  100 °C 100 °C

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Intel Core i3-L13G4 and Intel Core i5-L16G7, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2 SSE4.1, SSE4.2
• L3-Cache
  4.00 MB 4.00 MB
• Architecture
  Lakefield Lakefield
• Technology
  10 nm 10 nm
• Socket
  FC-CSP1016 FC-CSP1016
• Release date
  Q2/2020 Q2/2020