Intel Core i3-1110G4 vs Intel Core i7-2715QE Comparison

The Intel Core i3-1110G4 and Intel Core i7-2715QE represent two very different eras of mobile computing, yet their average benchmark scores land nearly on top of each other. The i3-1110G4 averages 945 points, while the i7-2715QE averages 942 points, a gap of just 0.3 percent. Both chips sit at the 25th percentile among all CPUs, meaning the majority of processors in the database outperform them. Despite the statistical tie in overall averages, the head-to-head Cinebench results tell a clear story: the newer i3-1110G4 wins every single test, and it does so with a consistent margin of roughly 17 percent.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data is unambiguous. Across five Cinebench tests, the Intel Core i3-1110G4 claims victory in all of them, leaving the i7-2715QE without a single win. The most decisive result comes in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the i3-1110G4 scores 322 against the i7-2715QE's 275, a 17.1 percent advantage. That same 17.1 percent delta appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the i3-1110G4 posts 452 points compared to 386 for the older chip. The pattern holds across every workload, with deltas of 17 percent in R20 multi-core (1344 vs 1149) and R23 multi-core (3202 vs 2737), and 16.7 percent in R20 single-core (189 vs 162).

What makes these results notable is the hardware disparity. The i7-2715QE has twice the cores and twice the threads — 4 cores and 8 threads versus 2 cores and 4 threads — yet it still loses by a wide margin in multi-threaded tests. The i3-1110G4's multi-core wins are not narrow squeaks; they are commanding leads built on superior per-core efficiency. In single-core tests, the gap is equally pronounced, with the i3-1110G4 outperforming the i7-2715QE by 16.7 to 17.1 percent depending on the Cinebench version. The i3-1110G4's higher boost clock of 3.90 GHz, compared to 3.00 GHz for the i7-2715QE, helps explain this single-core superiority, but the architectural leap plays a larger role in the sustained multi-core performance.

The closest contest is in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the i3-1110G4's 189 edges out the i7-2715QE's 162. Even here, the margin is substantial. There is no benchmark in this comparison where the i7-2715QE comes within single digits of its rival. The data suggests that generation-over-generation improvements in instruction execution and power efficiency have entirely negated the older chip's core-count advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies separated by nearly a decade of silicon evolution. The i3-1110G4 is built on Tiger Lake-U architecture using Intel's 10 nm process node, while the i7-2715QE uses the Sandy Bridge architecture on a 32 nm process. This process shrink alone accounts for significant efficiency gains, allowing the i3-1110G4 to deliver higher performance at a 15 W TDP compared to the i7-2715QE's 45 W TDP. The i7-2715QE consumes three times the power budget yet still finishes behind in every benchmark.

The transistor counts reflect the generational shift. The i7-2715QE packs 1,160 million transistors on a 216 mm² die. The i3-1110G4's transistor count and die size are not listed in the data, but its 10 nm process allows for denser packing and newer microarchitecture features. Cache hierarchies differ as well. The i3-1110G4 provides 96 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 6 MB of shared L3. The i7-2715QE offers smaller per-core caches: 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2, with the same 6 MB of shared L3. The larger L2 on the i3-1110G4 — nearly five times the per-core capacity — helps feed its faster cores.

Integrated graphics also diverge sharply. The i3-1110G4 features Iris Xe Graphics G4, whereas the i7-2715QE ships with Intel HD 3000. Memory support differs too: the i3-1110G4 supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, while the i7-2715QE lists no memory support details and no bandwidth figure, though it does use a dual-channel bus. PCIe support is exclusive to the i3-1110G4, which offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU; the i7-2715QE has no PCIe data listed. The i3-1110G4 also uses a newer socket (Intel BGA 1598 versus Intel BGA 1023 for the i7-2715QE), and its production status is Active, while the i7-2715QE is End-of-life.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-2715QE has 4 cores and 8 threads, double the i3-1110G4's 2 cores and 4 threads. Despite this, the i3-1110G4 wins all multi-core benchmarks.

Q: How much faster is the i3-1110G4 in single-core performance?

A: The i3-1110G4 leads by 16.7 percent in Cinebench R20 single-core (189 vs 162) and by 17.1 percent in Cinebench R23 single-core (452 vs 386).

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The i3-1110G4 has a TDP of 15 W, while the i7-2715QE has a TDP of 45 W. The i3-1110G4 achieves higher performance at one-third the power budget.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: No. The i3-1110G4 is listed as Active, while the i7-2715QE is End-of-life.

Q: Do they use the same socket?

A: No. The i3-1110G4 uses Intel BGA 1598, and the i7-2715QE uses Intel BGA 1023. They are not interchangeable.

Q: Which CPU has newer integrated graphics?

A: The i3-1110G4 features Iris Xe Graphics G4, a much newer generation than the Intel HD 3000 found in the i7-2715QE.

Specification Differences

The two chips differ across nearly every major specification. The i3-1110G4 offers 2 cores and 4 threads, while the i7-2715QE doubles that with 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are close — 1.80 GHz for the i3-1110G4 versus 2.10 GHz for the i7-2715QE — but the boost clocks diverge significantly: 3.90 GHz for the i3-1110G4 versus 3.00 GHz for the i7-2715QE. TDP separates them by 30 W, with the i3-1110G4 at 15 W and the i7-2715QE at 45 W. Socket compatibility is different: Intel BGA 1598 versus Intel BGA 1023.

The architecture generation gap is stark. The i3-1110G4 uses Tiger Lake (Willow Cove-U) on a 10 nm process, while the i7-2715QE uses Sandy Bridge on a 32 nm process. Transistor count and die size are only listed for the i7-2715QE (1,160 million transistors, 216 mm²). Cache configurations differ per core: the i3-1110G4 has 96 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core, versus 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core for the i7-2715QE; both share 6 MB L3. Memory support is DDR4 for the i3-1110G4 with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth, while the i7-2715QE lists no memory type or bandwidth. PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes exists only on the i3-1110G4. Integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics G4 versus Intel HD 3000. The i7-2715QE has a part number (SR076) and a release date of 2011-01-02, while the i3-1110G4 launched on 2020-09-01.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-1110G4 wins in every measurable performance category from the benchmark data. It is the clear choice for anyone prioritizing multi-core workloads, taking a 17 percent lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core, R20 multi-core, and R23 multi-core. Its single-core advantage is equally consistent, with 17.1 percent leads in R23 single-core and 16.7 percent in R20 single-core. The i3-1110G4 also wins on power efficiency, delivering superior performance at 15 W versus 45 W, making it the better option for thin-and-light laptops where battery life and thermals matter. Its modern platform support — DDR4 memory, PCIe Gen 4, and Iris Xe Graphics — positions it as the more future-proof choice.

The Intel Core i7-2715QE does not win any benchmark in this comparison, but it holds theoretical advantages in core count and thread count. For workloads that are highly parallel and can utilize more than 4 threads, the i7-2715QE's 8 threads provide headroom that the i3-1110G4 lacks, even if the benchmark results show the i3-1110G4 overcoming that disadvantage in Cinebench. The i7-2715QE also has a higher base clock of 2.10 GHz versus 1.80 GHz, which could offer more consistent performance at low load levels. Its 45 W TDP indicates it was designed for larger chassis with better cooling, where sustained multi-core operation might be prioritized over battery life. However, given that the i3-1110G4 wins all five Cinebench tests, the i7-2715QE's practical wins are limited to scenarios not covered by these benchmarks, such as legacy software compatibility or applications that specifically benefit from 8 threads. The data shows a decisive overall victory for the i3-1110G4.