Intel Core i7-1060NG7 vs Intel Core i5-8279U

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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 i5-8279U 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.
10 Generation 8
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Core i 8000U
Intel Core i7-1060NG7 Name Intel Core i5-8279U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 i5-8279U 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.
4 CPU Cores 4
8 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
1.2 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
 
 

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 i5-8279U 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
11 Generation 9.5
Q3/2019 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 48
384 Shaders 384
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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

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 i5-8279U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2019
Ice Lake U Architecture Coffee Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1528
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 320 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
4382
4382
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
3360
3360

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
4070
4070
Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
3953
3953

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1702
1702
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
1587
1587

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 1.2 GHz
1368
1368
Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1255
1255