Intel Core i7-1060NG7 vs AMD EPYC 7473X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-1060NG7 or Intel Core i7-1060NG7 – 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 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.
The AMD EPYC 7473X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7473X, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family AMD EPYC
Intel Core i7-1060NG7 Name AMD EPYC 7473X
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group AMD EPYC 7003
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD EPYC 7473X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7473X is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 24
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8 Threads 48
1.2 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 24x Zen 3
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD EPYC 7473X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Max. displays --
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940 GPU name
384 Shaders --
12 Direct X --
Q3/2019 Release date --
11 Generation --
48 Execution units --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
10 nm Technology --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 8
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
32.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 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 240 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
None TDP down 225 W
12 W TDP up 280 W
9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1060NG7 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7473X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 768.0 MB cache.
BGA 1526 Socket SP3
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 4185 $
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2022
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Ice Lake U Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 768.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 32.0 MB
10 nm Technology 7 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM