Intel Core i3-1110G4 vs Intel Core i3-4350T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a strikingly one-sided contest. Across all five recorded Cinebench tests, the Intel Core i3-1110G4 claims victory. The most consistent pattern emerges in the multicore workloads, where the Tiger Lake part maintains a delta of approximately 15.8% to 15.9% over the Haswell-based i3-4350T. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i3-1110G4 scores 322 against the i3-4350T's 271, a 15.8% advantage. The R20 multicore test shows a similar gap: 1344 versus 1130, a 15.9% margin. The R23 multicore result reinforces the trend, with the i3-1110G4 posting 3202 against 2692, again a 15.9% lead.

Single-core performance tells the same story, though the older chip closes the gap slightly in absolute terms. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the i3-1110G4 scores 189 versus 159 for the i3-4350T, a 15.9% difference. The R23 single-core test yields 452 against 380, also a 15.9% margin. Interestingly, the i3-4350T has no recorded single-core score for Cinebench R15, while the i3-1110G4 posts 160.4 in that test. The consistency of the delta across workloads suggests the performance difference is structural rather than workload-dependent.

The average benchmark scores in the database place these two chips remarkably close overall. The i3-4350T averages 926, while the i3-1110G4 averages 945, a difference of only about 2%. This near parity in the aggregate metric, despite the consistent 15.9% gap in individual Cinebench tests, reflects how the two processors sit in different performance neighborhoods relative to their peers. The i3-4350T's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-4288U (average 927, delta -0.1%) and the Intel Core i7-870 (average 928, delta -0.2%), while the i3-1110G4 sits near the AMD A8-7670K (average 944, delta 0.1%) and the Intel Xeon X5560 (average 946, delta -0.1%). Both chips land at the 25th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy similar standings globally even though they differ on specific workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The i3-1110G4 wins everywhere the data records a comparison. That includes every multicore test, which matters for rendering, compilation, and other threaded workloads. The R15, R20, and R23 multicore results all favor the newer chip by roughly 16%. The single-core tests also favor the i3-1110G4, with the same approximate margin. For tasks that rely on lightly threaded performance, such as everyday application responsiveness or legacy software that uses few cores, the i3-1110G4 holds the edge.

The i3-4350T, by contrast, does not win a single recorded benchmark. Its closest relative performance comes in the aggregate average score, where it trails by only 19 points. The database shows zero wins for the Haswell part across the five head-to-head tests. The i3-4350T's strongest recorded result relative to its rival is in Cinebench R15 multicore, where the delta is 15.8%, marginally smaller than the 15.9% gaps elsewhere. This suggests the older architecture's performance deficit is slightly less pronounced in the earliest Cinebench version recorded, but the difference is negligible.

For users prioritizing raw compute, the data points decisively to the i3-1110G4. The newer chip also benefits from a much lower TDP of 15 watts against 35 watts for the i3-4350T, which matters in thermally constrained environments. The i3-4350T, being a desktop part, does not compete on mobility metrics, but the benchmark scores do not favor it in any compute category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different eras of Intel design. The i3-4350T uses the Haswell architecture, built on a 22 nm process with 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. The i3-1110G4 uses the Tiger Lake architecture, specifically the Willow Cove-U generation, on a 10 nm process. The transistor count and die size for the Tiger Lake part are not recorded in the database, but the process shrink alone implies significant efficiency differences.

Cache hierarchies diverge substantially. The i3-4350T offers 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with 4 MB of shared L3. The i3-1110G4 provides 96 KB of L1 per core and a much larger 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 6 MB of shared L3. The larger caches on the Tiger Lake part likely contribute to its performance advantage in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, as more data can reside closer to the cores.

Memory support also differs. The i3-4350T uses DDR3 with dual-channel support and a recorded memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The i3-1110G4 uses DDR4, also dual-channel, but with a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. That is more than double the bandwidth, which can matter for memory-intensive applications and integrated graphics workloads. The PCIe implementation differs as well: the i3-4350T offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the i3-1110G4 offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The newer standard doubles the per-lane bandwidth potential.

Integrated graphics represent another generational leap. The i3-4350T pairs with Intel HD 4600, while the i3-1110G4 includes Iris Xe Graphics G4. The database does not record graphics benchmark scores, so any claims about graphical performance would be speculative. However, the architectural difference is notable for systems relying on integrated output.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts match: both have 2 cores and 4 threads. The base clocks differ considerably, with the i3-4350T running at 3.10 GHz and the i3-1110G4 at 1800.00 MHz (1.80 GHz). The i3-1110G4 has a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, while the i3-4350T has no recorded boost clock, meaning it operates at a fixed frequency. The i3-1110G4's ability to reach 3.90 GHz under load explains much of its performance advantage despite the lower base clock.

The TDP figures differ by more than half: 35 watts for the i3-4350T versus 15 watts for the i3-1110G4. The socket types are incompatible, with the i3-4350T using Intel Socket 1150 and the i3-1110G4 using Intel BGA 1598. The market segments reflect this: desktop for the older chip, mobile for the newer one. The production status also differs, with the i3-4350T marked end-of-life and the i3-1110G4 marked active. The release dates are roughly six years apart, with the i3-4350T launching in 2014 and the i3-1110G4 in 2020.

The i3-4350T carries a launch MSRP of $138, while the i3-1110G4 has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The i3-4350T has a recorded part number (SR1JUSR1PA), while the i3-1110G4 does not. ECC memory support is absent on both. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but the supported memory types and bandwidths differ as noted.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i3-1110G4 wins all three recorded multicore tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 3202 against 2692 for the i3-4350T, a 15.9% advantage. The R20 and R15 multicore results show the same approximate margin.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: The i3-1110G4 leads in every recorded single-core test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 452 versus 380, a 15.9% gap. The R20 single-core test shows 189 against 159, also 15.9%. The i3-4350T has no recorded R15 single-core score, while the i3-1110G4 posts 160.4.

Q: What are the TDP differences?

A: The i3-4350T has a TDP of 35 watts, while the i3-1110G4 has a TDP of 15 watts. The newer chip consumes less than half the power budget, which matters for mobile or thermally constrained designs.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. Both the i3-4350T and the i3-1110G4 have ECC memory support listed as false in the database.

Q: Which chip has more cache?

A: The i3-1110G4 has larger caches at every level. It offers 96 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, compared to 64 KB and 256 KB per core on the i3-4350T. The shared L3 is 6 MB versus 4 MB.

Q: Are these processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes. Both sit at the 25th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The i3-4350T has an average benchmark score of 926, and the i3-1110G4 averages 945.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for most compute-oriented scenarios: the Intel Core i3-1110G4 outperforms the i3-4350T in every recorded benchmark. The 15.9% margins across Cinebench R20 and R23, both single and multi-core, are consistent and significant. The newer chip also delivers this performance at a TDP of 15 watts, less than half the 35 watts of the older part. For mobile or compact systems where power and thermal limits matter, the i3-1110G4 is the only viable option in this pairing.

The i3-4350T remains relevant only in specific legacy contexts. It uses a desktop socket (Intel Socket 1150) rather than a mobile BGA package, so it can be installed in older motherboards. Its launch MSRP of $138 reflects a different market position, but the database records no benchmark where it wins. The i3-4350T's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-4288U and Intel Core i7-870, both with average scores around 927 to 928, which places it in a performance tier similar to the i3-1110G4's neighborhood despite the head-to-head deficit.

Users building a new system should favor the i3-1110G4 without hesitation, provided the mobile BGA socket is acceptable. Those maintaining an existing Haswell platform may find the i3-4350T adequate for light workloads, but the benchmark results offer no reason to choose it over the newer part on performance grounds. The aggregate average scores, 926 versus 945, show the i3-1110G4 ahead overall, and the detailed Cinebench results confirm that lead is not an artifact of a single test. The verdict from the recorded data is unambiguous: the i3-1110G4 is the superior processor in this comparison.