Intel Core i3-7101E vs Intel Core i7-1060NG7

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Intel Core i3-7101E or Intel Core i3-7101E – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-7101E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7101E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i7-1060NG7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1060NG7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Core i 1000G/10000U
7 Generation 10
Intel Core i3-7101E Name Intel Core i7-1060NG7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7101E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7101E is 3.9 GHz
The Intel Core i7-1060NG7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-1060NG7 is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
None None 2.8 GHz
4 Threads 8
2x Cores 4x
3.9 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7101E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7101E uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-1060NG7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1060NG7 uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
24 Execution units 48
14 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2019
192 Shaders 384
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
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Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940
9.5 Generation 11
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 W watts.
None TDP up 12 W
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7101E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-1060NG7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
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Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2020
Kaby Lake U Architecture Ice Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 1526
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
117 $ Release price --