Intel Core i5-8279U vs Intel Core i5-1030NG7

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Intel Core i5-8279U or Intel Core i5-8279U – 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 i5-8279U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8279U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-8279U Name Intel Core i5-1030NG7
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Core i 1000G/10000U
8 Generation 10
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8279U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8279U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
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.
No Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
8 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8279U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8279U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
48 Execution units 64
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2019
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 512
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9.5 Generation 11
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G7)
 
 

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

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 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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2400 Memory type LPDDR4-3733
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8279U 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-1030NG7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2020
320 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 1526
Coffee Lake U Architecture Ice Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)