Intel Core i3-9100E vs Intel Core i7-4810MQ Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i3-9100E runs at a base clock of 3.10 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-4810MQ has a base clock of 2.80 GHz. The i3-9100E holds a 0.30 GHz advantage at the base frequency.

Q: Does the i7-4810MQ support more threads than the i3-9100E?

A: Yes. The i7-4810MQ has 4 cores and 8 threads, meaning it can process two threads per core. The i3-9100E has 4 cores and 4 threads, so it handles one thread per core.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-4810MQ boosts to 3.80 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the i3-9100E's boost of 3.70 GHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The i3-9100E supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The i7-4810MQ supports DDR3 memory with a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The i3-9100E delivers 12.8 GB/s more memory bandwidth.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The i3-9100E supports ECC memory, while the i7-4810MQ does not.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The i7-4810MQ has an average benchmark score of 1651, compared to 1605 for the i3-9100E. The i7-4810MQ also sits at the 40th percentile versus all CPUs, while the i3-9100E sits at the 39th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark results show a clean sweep for the Intel Core i3-9100E across all six Cinebench tests. The i3-9100E wins every multi-core and single-core test, with deltas ranging from 7.9% to 8.3%. The data records 6 wins for the i3-9100E and 0 wins for the i7-4810MQ.

The i3-9100E's advantage is most pronounced in multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 559 against 516, an 8.3% lead. The R20 multi-core test shows 2330 versus 2154, an 8.2% gap. The R23 multi-core result is 5549 versus 5129, again an 8.2% difference. These consistent margins indicate that the i3-9100E's newer architecture delivers better sustained throughput despite having half the thread count.

Single-core performance also favors the i3-9100E, though by similar margins. The R15 single-core test shows 78 versus 72, an 8.3% lead. The R20 single-core test shows 328 versus 304, a 7.9% gap. The R23 single-core test shows 783 versus 724, an 8.1% difference. The i7-4810MQ's higher boost clock of 3.80 GHz cannot overcome the architectural efficiency of the i3-9100E's newer design.

The i7-4810MQ does hold one notable advantage: its average benchmark score of 1651 exceeds the i3-9100E's 1605. This overall figure includes Geekbench results for the i7-4810MQ, which scored 3203 in multi-core and 1106 in single-core. The i3-9100E has no Geekbench scores in the database, so the average comparison reflects a broader test suite for the older chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different process nodes. The i3-9100E is built on Coffee Lake, specifically the Coffee Lake Refresh generation, using a 14 nm process. The i7-4810MQ is a Haswell part, using a 22 nm process. The newer 14 nm node allows the i3-9100E to achieve higher performance per watt and better clock scaling.

The die sizes differ substantially. The i3-9100E has a die size of 126 mm², while the i7-4810MQ has a die size of 177 mm². The i7-4810MQ also has a transistor count of 1,400 million, whereas the i3-9100E's transistor count is not recorded in the database. The larger die and higher transistor count reflect the older, less dense manufacturing process.

Cache configurations are identical in structure. Both processors have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The total L3 cache is 6 MB for both, and neither has a 3D V-Cache variant.

The integrated graphics differ. The i3-9100E uses UHD Graphics 630, while the i7-4810MQ uses Intel HD 4600. The i3-9100E's graphics solution is from a newer generation and offers better media and display capabilities.

Memory architecture is another key split. The i3-9100E supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The i7-4810MQ supports DDR3 memory, also dual-channel, but with 25.6 GB/s bandwidth. The i3-9100E also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the i7-4810MQ.

Specification Differences

The core count is the same: both have 4 physical cores. The thread count differs, with the i3-9100E at 4 threads and the i7-4810MQ at 8 threads. The i7-4810MQ uses Hyper-Threading technology to double its thread count.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The i3-9100E has a higher base clock at 3.10 GHz versus 2.80 GHz. The i7-4810MQ has a higher boost clock at 3.80 GHz versus 3.70 GHz.

Power consumption differs significantly. The i3-9100E has a TDP of 65 watts, while the i7-4810MQ has a TDP of 47 watts. The i7-4810MQ is the more power-efficient part at its rated TDP, despite being built on an older process.

Sockets and market segments are different. The i3-9100E uses Intel Socket 1151 and targets the desktop market. The i7-4810MQ uses Intel Socket G3 and targets the mobile market.

Memory support differs as noted: DDR4 for the i3-9100E, DDR3 for the i7-4810MQ. ECC support is present on the i3-9100E but absent on the i7-4810MQ.

Both have PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both are end-of-life products.

The launch MSRP for the i3-9100E was $122. The launch MSRP for the i7-4810MQ was $378.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the i3-9100E comes in both Cinebench R15 tests. The multi-core test shows a score of 559 versus 516, an 8.3% delta. The single-core test shows 78 versus 72, also an 8.3% delta. These are the biggest percentage margins in the entire comparison.

The Cinebench R20 tests show nearly identical margins. The multi-core test has the i3-9100E at 2330 against 2154, an 8.2% delta. The single-core test has 328 versus 304, a 7.9% delta. The single-core delta is the smallest of all six tests, but it still favors the i3-9100E.

The Cinebench R23 tests complete the sweep. The multi-core test shows 5549 versus 5129, an 8.2% delta. The single-core test shows 783 versus 724, an 8.1% delta. The consistency of these margins, all between 7.9% and 8.3%, suggests a stable performance gap that scales across workload types.

The i7-4810MQ's thread advantage does not translate into a multi-core win. Despite having 8 threads to the i3-9100E's 4, the i7-4810MQ trails by 8.2% to 8.3% in multi-core tests. The newer Coffee Lake architecture and higher base clock of the i3-9100E compensate for the missing threads.

The i7-4810MQ's higher boost clock of 3.80 GHz does not help in single-core tests. The i3-9100E leads by 7.9% to 8.3% in all single-core tests, even though its boost clock is 0.10 GHz lower. The architectural efficiency of the 14 nm Coffee Lake design over the 22 nm Haswell design is the deciding factor.

The Verdict

The data points clearly to the Intel Core i3-9100E as the stronger performer in Cinebench workloads. It wins all six head-to-head tests with margins between 7.9% and 8.3%. The i3-9100E's newer 14 nm Coffee Lake architecture and higher base clock give it a decisive edge over the older 22 nm Haswell design of the i7-4810MQ.

The i7-4810MQ's 8 threads versus 4 threads is its only structural advantage, but that advantage does not materialize in the benchmark results. The i3-9100E wins multi-core tests despite having half the threads, which indicates that the per-core efficiency of Coffee Lake far exceeds what Haswell can deliver.

The i7-4810MQ does have a higher average benchmark score of 1651 versus 1605, but this is due to its Geekbench results being included in the database. The i3-9100E has no Geekbench scores recorded, so the average comparison is incomplete. The head-to-head Cinebench data is the more reliable direct comparison, and it favors the i3-9100E unanimously.

For desktop users seeking the best Cinebench performance, the i3-9100E is the clear choice. It delivers higher scores in every test, supports DDR4 memory with ECC, and has a newer integrated graphics solution. The i7-4810MQ, despite its mobile-oriented 47 watt TDP and thread advantage, cannot match the i3-9100E in raw compute.

For users who need the i7-4810MQ's specific mobile socket or DDR3 support, the choice is constrained by platform requirements. But on pure benchmark performance, the i3-9100E wins every recorded comparison. The data shows a consistent 8% performance gap in favor of the newer desktop part, and that gap holds across both single-core and multi-core workloads.