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.
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Core i 4000U
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
10 Generation 4
Intel Core i5-1030NG7 Name Intel Core i5-4278U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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.
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
1.1 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
4x Cores 2x
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.
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
12 Direct X 11.1
Q3/2019 Release date Q2/2013
512 Shaders 320
64 Execution units 40
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
14 nm Technology 22 nm
11 Generation 7.5
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G7) GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 5100
 
 

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

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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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.
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2014
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 22 nm
Ice Lake U Architecture Haswell U
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1168
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux