Intel Core i3-10110U vs Intel Core i3-4150 Comparison

The Intel Core i3-10110U and the Intel Core i3-4150 are both 2-core, 4-thread processors, but they come from different eras and design philosophies. The i3-10110U is a 10th Gen Comet Lake mobile chip, while the i3-4150 is a Haswell desktop part from 2014. The benchmark data in the database shows a decisive performance gap, with the newer mobile processor winning every single head-to-head test. This analysis walks through the numbers, the architectural differences, and what the results mean for real-world use.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records seven direct comparisons between these two CPUs, and the Intel Core i3-10110U wins all seven. The margins are consistent, ranging from 12% to 21.3% depending on the workload. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i3-10110U scores 326 against 290 for the i3-4150, a 12.4% advantage. The R20 multi-core test shows a similar gap: 1359 versus 1212, a 12.1% lead. The R23 multi-core result is 3236 versus 2888, a 12% difference. These multi-core tests all point to the same conclusion: the i3-10110U delivers roughly 12% more throughput in heavily threaded rendering workloads.

Single-core performance tells a slightly more varied story. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the i3-10110U scores 191 versus 170, a 12.4% lead. The R23 single-core test shows 456 versus 407, again a 12% margin. But the Geekbench single-core test reveals a much larger gap: 1174 versus 968, a 21.3% advantage for the i3-10110U. This suggests that the newer architecture has a particularly strong advantage in the kind of integer and floating-point operations that Geekbench measures, beyond what Cinebench captures. The Geekbench multi-core test also shows a 13% lead (2143 versus 1896), which is slightly higher than the Cinebench multi-core margins.

The consistency of the 12% to 13% range across most tests indicates a fundamental performance advantage, not a workload-specific quirk. The outlier is the Geekbench single-core result, where the i3-10110U is over a fifth faster. This could be due to the higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz compared to the i3-4150's fixed 3.50 GHz, combined with architectural improvements in instruction handling. The data leaves no ambiguity: the i3-10110U is the faster processor in every measured scenario.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs are built on different process nodes and microarchitectures. The i3-10110U uses Intel's 14 nm Comet Lake process, while the i3-4150 uses the older 22 nm Haswell design. This node difference directly impacts power efficiency and transistor density. The i3-4150 has a listed transistor count of 1,400 million and a die size of 177 mm², while the i3-10110U does not have those figures recorded in the database. The i3-10110U's L3 cache is 4 MB shared, compared to 3 MB shared on the i3-4150. Both have the same per-core L1 and L2 cache sizes: 64 KB and 256 KB respectively.

Memory support differs as well. The i3-10110U supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory, while the i3-4150 is limited to DDR3. The i3-4150 also has a listed dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, whereas the i3-10110U does not have those fields populated in the database. The i3-4150 includes PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the i3-10110U has no PCIe information recorded.

The integrated graphics are different: the i3-10110U uses UHD Graphics, while the i3-4150 uses Intel HD 4400. The i3-10110U is a mobile part with a TDP of 25 W, while the i3-4150 is a desktop part with a TDP of 54 W. The sockets are also incompatible: the i3-10110U uses Intel BGA 1440, and the i3-4150 uses Intel Socket 1150. The release dates are far apart: the i3-10110U launched in August 2019, while the i3-4150 launched in April 2014. The i3-4150 has a launch MSRP of $117, which is the only pricing information in the database.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded benchmarks, the Intel Core i3-10110U wins in every category. There is no test where the i3-4150 comes out ahead. The i3-10110U leads in both single-core and multi-core workloads, across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Geekbench. The i3-4150's higher base clock of 3.50 GHz does not translate into a performance win, because the i3-10110U's boost clock of 4.10 GHz more than compensates, and the newer architecture likely offers better instructions per clock.

The i3-4150 does have a higher TDP, which could theoretically allow for sustained performance in a desktop environment with better cooling, but the benchmark data does not show any such advantage. The i3-10110U, despite being a mobile chip, outperforms the desktop part in all measured tests. For workloads that rely on single-threaded speed, such as many legacy applications or lightly threaded games, the i3-10110U's 21.3% lead in Geekbench single-core is particularly notable. For multi-threaded tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering, the 12% to 13% margins are consistent and meaningful.

The i3-4150's only potential advantage lies in its desktop socket and higher base clock, which might be relevant for systems that require a specific motherboard platform. But from a pure performance standpoint, the database shows no scenario where the i3-4150 wins.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i3-10110U leads by 12% in Cinebench R23 single-core (456 versus 407) and by 21.3% in Geekbench single-core (1174 versus 968).

Q: How do they compare in multi-core workloads?

A: The i3-10110U is ahead by 12.4% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (326 versus 290), 12.1% in R20 (1359 versus 1212), and 12% in R23 (3236 versus 2888). Geekbench multi-core shows a 13% lead (2143 versus 1896).

Q: What are the power consumption differences?

A: The i3-10110U has a TDP of 25 W, while the i3-4150 has a TDP of 54 W. The i3-10110U is significantly more power-efficient.

Q: Which memory types do they support?

A: The i3-10110U supports both DDR3 and DDR4, while the i3-4150 supports only DDR3.

Q: What are their process nodes?

A: The i3-10110U is built on a 14 nm process, while the i3-4150 uses a 22 nm process.

Q: Which has a higher base clock?

A: The i3-4150 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz, which is higher than the i3-10110U's 2.10 GHz. However, the i3-10110U has a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, which the i3-4150 lacks.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i3-10110U | Intel Core i3-4150 |

|----------------|----------------------|--------------------|

| Series | Core 10th Gen | Not listed |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.10 GHz | None |

| TDP | 25 W | 54 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1440 | Intel Socket 1150 |

| Architecture | Comet Lake | Haswell |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 22 nm |

| Transistors | Not listed | 1,400 million |

| Die Size | Not listed | 177 mm² |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 3 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR3, DDR4 | DDR3 |

| Memory Bus | Not listed | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 25.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Not listed | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2019-08-20 | 2014-04-30 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $117 |

| Part Number | Not listed | SR1PJ |

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i3-10110U outperforms the Intel Core i3-4150 in every recorded test. It offers higher single-core and multi-core scores, a lower TDP, and a more modern architecture. The i3-4150's higher base clock and desktop socket do not compensate for the i3-10110U's boost clock and architectural efficiency. For anyone choosing between these two processors, the i3-10110U is the clear choice based on the measured performance. The i3-4150 remains a viable option only for systems that require its specific socket or legacy platform, but the data shows no performance reason to prefer it.