Intel Core i5-1030NG7 vs Intel Core i5-4278U

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Intel Core i5-1030NG7 or Intel Core i5-1030NG7 – 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 i5-1030NG7 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1030NG7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4278U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4278U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-1030NG7 Name Intel Core i5-4278U
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Core i 4000U
10 Generation 4
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1030NG7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-1030NG7 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-4278U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4278U is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 2
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
4x Cores 2x
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.1 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1030NG7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1030NG7 uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G7), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-4278U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4278U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 5100, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
12 Direct X 11.1
64 Execution units 40
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
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Q3/2019 Release date Q2/2013
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
512 Shaders 320
Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G7) GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 5100
11 Generation 7.5
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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 VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR3-1600
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 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 28 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1030NG7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4278U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1168
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2014
Ice Lake U Architecture Haswell U
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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10 nm Technology 22 nm