Intel Core i7-1060NG7 vs Intel Core i5-4278U

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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 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 i7-1060NG7 Name Intel Core i5-4278U
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Core i 4000U
10 Generation 4
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

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 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.
No Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 2x
1.2 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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 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.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
48 Execution units 40
Q3/2019 Release date Q2/2013
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 320
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11 Generation 7.5
12 Direct X 11.1
10 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940 GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 5100
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 28 W watts.
9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
12 W TDP up None
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-4278U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2014
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1168
Ice Lake U Architecture Haswell U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
4329
4329
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1688
1688

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
4070
4070
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1478
1478

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
3360
3360
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1869
1869

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
1368
1368
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
889
889

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
1119
1119
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
647
647