Intel Core i7-1068G7 vs Intel Core i5-1038NG7

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-1068G7 or Intel Core i7-1068G7 – 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 i7-1068G7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1068G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
The Intel Core i5-1038NG7 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 i5-1038NG7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1344 socket.
10 Generation 10
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-1068G7 Name Intel Core i5-1038NG7
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Core i 1000G/10000U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1068G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-1068G7 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-1038NG7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-1038NG7 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
8 Threads 8
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1068G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1068G7 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 i5-1038NG7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1038NG7 uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G7), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
48 Execution units 64
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G7)
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2019
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
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1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
10 nm Technology 14 nm
11 Generation 11
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
384 Shaders 512
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1068G7 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 i5-1038NG7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Q3/2019 Release date Q2/2020
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1344
470 $ Release price 320 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Ice Lake U Architecture Ice Lake U
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Part Number --
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1068G7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
5117
5117
Intel Core i5-1038NG7
4C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
4439
4439

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1038NG7
4C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
1922
1922
Intel Core i7-1068G7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1739
1739

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1068G7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1581
1581
Intel Core i5-1038NG7
4C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
1329
1329

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1068G7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1237
1237
Intel Core i5-1038NG7
4C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
1118
1118