Intel Core i5-1030NG7 vs Intel Core i7-3720QM

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 i7-3720QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3720QM, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1224 socket.
Intel Core i5-1030NG7 Name Intel Core i7-3720QM
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
10 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Core i 3000M
 
 

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 i7-3720QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3720QM is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
1.1 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
8 Threads 8
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 4x
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

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 i7-3720QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3720QM uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2011
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
64 Execution units 16
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
512 Shaders 128
Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G7) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
14 nm Technology 22 nm
11 Generation 7
12 Direct X 11.0
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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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
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 32.0 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 DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 45 W watts.
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °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 i7-3720QM is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2012
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1224
Ice Lake U Architecture Ivy Bridge H
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 363 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
10 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes