Intel Core i3-10110U vs Intel Core i3-8145UE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data shows a consistent pattern across all five Cinebench comparisons: the Intel Core i3-8145UE wins every single test, though by relatively narrow margins. The largest advantage appears in both single-core tests, where the i3-8145UE leads by 3.7% in both Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core runs. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the i3-8145UE scores 198 against the i3-10110U's 191; in R23 single-core, it posts 473 versus 456. These are meaningful but not overwhelming differences, indicating that the Whiskey Lake part holds a modest edge in lightly threaded workloads.

Multi-core performance tells a similar story. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i3-8145UE scores 337 against 326 for the i3-10110U, a 3.4% delta. The R20 multicore test shows 1408 versus 1359, a 3.6% gap, and R23 multicore shows 3354 versus 3236, again 3.6% apart. Across the board, the i3-8145UE maintains a lead of roughly 3.4% to 3.7% depending on the workload. The consistency of these margins across different Cinebench versions suggests that the performance difference is structural rather than workload-specific, tied to the base and boost clock behavior of the two chips.

The average benchmark score reinforces this picture. The i3-8145UE carries an average score of 1154, while the i3-10110U sits at 1131, a difference of about 2%. In the database's percentile ranking, the i3-8145UE lands at the 33rd percentile of all CPUs, while the i3-10110U sits just one point lower at the 32nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the i3-8145UE include the AMD Opteron 4334 at 1155 and the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 at 1156, both essentially tied with it, plus the Intel Core i5-4430 at 1149 and the Intel Core i7-3612QE at 1147. For the i3-10110U, the nearest rivals include the Intel Processor N97 at 1132, the Intel Pentium Gold G5500 at 1130, the Intel Core i3-4370 at 1130, and the Intel Core i5-4690T at 1129. These proximity figures show both chips operating in a narrow performance band, where the differences between them are smaller than the differences among their closest competitors.

It is notably the i3-10110U has additional benchmark results in the database that the i3-8145UE does not have recorded. Specifically, the i3-10110U has Cinebench R15 single-core at 162, Geekbench multicore at 2143, and Geekbench singlecore at 1174. These additional data points do not change the head-to-head comparison, as they have no counterpart for the i3-8145UE, but they do provide context for where the i3-10110U stands in absolute terms.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i3-8145UE wins all five recorded head-to-head tests. The i3-10110U does not win any of the five comparisons in the database.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core workloads?

A: The i3-8145UE leads by 3.4% in Cinebench R15 multicore, 3.6% in R20 multicore, and 3.6% in R23 multicore. The margins are consistent across all three Cinebench versions.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core performance?

A: The i3-8145UE leads by 3.7% in both Cinebench R20 single-core and Cinebench R23 single-core. The i3-10110U also has a recorded Cinebench R15 single-core score of 162, but the i3-8145UE has no comparable R15 single-core score in the database.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The i3-8145UE has an average benchmark score of 1154, while the i3-10110U averages 1131. The i3-8145UE ranks at the 33rd percentile of all CPUs, and the i3-10110U ranks at the 32nd percentile.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i3-10110U has a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, which is higher than the i3-8145UE's 3.90 GHz. Despite this, the i3-8145UE still wins every head-to-head benchmark.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: No. The i3-8145UE is listed as Active in production status, while the i3-10110U is listed as End-of-life.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectural generations despite sharing the same core and thread counts. The Intel Core i3-8145UE is built on Whiskey Lake architecture, specifically Whiskey Lake-U, while the Intel Core i3-10110U uses Comet Lake, specifically Comet Lake-U. This architectural split also shows up in the manufacturing process: the i3-8145UE is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm node, while the i3-10110U uses the 14 nm node. This is a notable divergence, as the older-named Whiskey Lake part actually uses the newer process node, while the newer Comet Lake part stays on the older 14 nm process.

Cache configurations are identical between the two chips. Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both lack an unlocked multiplier. The integrated graphics differ slightly in naming: the i3-8145UE ships with UHD Graphics 620, while the i3-10110U is listed simply as UHD Graphics. Both are mobile segment parts.

The memory support shows a meaningful difference. The i3-8145UE supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The i3-10110U supports both DDR3 and DDR4, but the database records no memory bus configuration and no memory bandwidth figure for it. This suggests the i3-8145UE has a more clearly specified memory subsystem, while the i3-10110U's memory capabilities are broader in memory type support but less precisely defined in the recorded data.

The PCI Express configuration also differs. The i3-8145UE is recorded with PCIe Gen 3, 16 lanes (CPU only), while the i3-10110U has no PCIe information recorded in the database. Socket compatibility is another divergence: the i3-8145UE uses Intel BGA 1528, and the i3-10110U uses Intel BGA 1440, meaning they are not socket-interchangeable.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical: both processors have 2 cores and 4 threads. The base clocks differ slightly, with the i3-8145UE running at 2.20 GHz and the i3-10110U at 2.10 GHz. The boost clocks reverse this order, with the i3-10110U reaching 4.10 GHz and the i3-8145UE topping out at 3.90 GHz. The thermal design power also differs, as the i3-8145UE is rated at 15 W while the i3-10110U is rated at 25 W. This is notable because the lower-TDP part still wins all benchmark comparisons.

The manufacturing process differs as described above: 10 nm for the i3-8145UE versus 14 nm for the i3-10110U. Memory support differs in that the i3-8145UE supports DDR4 only, while the i3-10110U supports DDR3 and DDR4. The i3-8145UE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s and a dual-channel memory bus; the i3-10110U has neither recorded. PCIe support is present only for the i3-8145UE, which offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The i3-10110U has no PCIe data in the database.

The integrated graphics differ in naming: UHD Graphics 620 for the i3-8145UE versus UHD Graphics for the i3-10110U. Sockets differ as noted, with BGA 1528 versus BGA 1440. Release dates are about 11 months apart, with the i3-8145UE released on 2018-09-30 and the i3-10110U on 2019-08-20. Production status differs, with the i3-8145UE marked Active and the i3-10110U marked End-of-life. The i3-8145UE has a recorded part number, SRFDT, while the i3-10110U has no part number recorded. The i3-10110U is listed as part of the Core 10th Gen series, while the i3-8145UE has no series designation.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-8145UE wins every benchmark category where both chips have recorded results. In multi-core workloads, it leads across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, with margins from 3.4% to 3.6%. In single-core workloads, it leads in Cinebench R20 and R23, each by 3.7%. The average benchmark score also favors the i3-8145UE, at 1154 versus 1131, and it holds a one-point percentile advantage over the i3-10110U (33rd versus 32nd).

The i3-10110U has no benchmark wins in the head-to-head comparison, but it does have recorded results in tests where the i3-8145UE has no data. These include Cinebench R15 single-core at 162 and Geekbench multicore and single-core at 2143 and 1174 respectively. In these untested areas, the i3-10110U stands as the only recorded data point, though no comparison is possible. Its higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz also gives it a clock-speed advantage that does not translate into benchmark wins in the recorded tests.

For use cases, the i3-8145UE is the better choice for anyone running Cinebench-style workloads, whether multi-threaded or single-threaded, based on its consistent lead in all five comparisons. It also has the advantage of being in Active production status, meaning it remains available for new designs, whereas the i3-10110U is End-of-life. The i3-8145UE also carries a lower TDP of 15 W versus 25 W, which could be relevant for thermally constrained mobile designs, though the data does not directly measure power consumption in workloads.

The i3-10110U, despite losing every head-to-head test, has a higher boost clock and supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory, which could matter for systems with legacy DDR3 memory availability. Its Geekbench results, while not comparable to the i3-8145UE directly, show it can post a Geekbench multicore score of 2143, which is a useful data point for buyers considering this chip on its own merits.

The Verdict

The data points clearly toward the Intel Core i3-8145UE as the stronger processor in direct comparison. It wins all five head-to-head benchmarks, has a higher average benchmark score, and occupies a higher percentile ranking. Its advantages are consistent across single-core and multi-core workloads, with margins between 3.4% and 3.7%. It also operates at a lower TDP of 15 W, making it more efficient on paper, and it remains in Active production status, which matters for system integrators looking for ongoing availability.

The i3-10110U is not without reasons for consideration. Its higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz, its support for both DDR3 and DDR4 memory, and its recorded Geekbench results provide some points of interest. However, none of these translate into a head-to-head benchmark win. The i3-10110U's End-of-life production status is a practical concern for anyone planning long-term production runs.

Buyers who prioritize measured benchmark performance, particularly in Cinebench workloads, should select the i3-8145UE. Buyers who need DDR3 memory compatibility or who value the higher boost clock may find the i3-10110U acceptable, but the recorded data offers no benchmark-based reason to prefer it. The verdict is straightforward: the i3-8145UE is the better-performing processor in every measured category, and the i3-10110U's only advantages are in specifications that do not produce wins in the database's tests.