Intel Core i7-1068NG7 vs AMD Ryzen 5 4600G

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-1068NG7 or Intel Core i7-1068NG7 – 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 i7-1068NG7 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 i7-1068NG7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1344 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-1068NG7 Name AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group AMD Ryzen 4000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 CPU Cores 6
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 Threads 12
No Overclocking Yes
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
4x Cores 6x Zen 2
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 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 Ryzen 5 4600G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
384 Shaders 448
-- Max. displays --
10 nm Technology 7 nm
11 Generation 9
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
48 Execution units 7
12 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940 GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2020
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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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.
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.
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR4-3200
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

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 65 W watts.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
None TDP down 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 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 Ryzen 5 4600G is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
10 nm Technology 7 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2022
BGA 1344 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
-- Release price 154 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Ice Lake U Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
5877
5877
Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
4797
4797

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
5117
5117
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
4867
4867

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
3398
3398
Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1739
1739

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1581
1581
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1554
1554

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1245
1245
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1206
1206

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1237
1237
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1221
1221

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
472
472
Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
456
456

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
195
195
Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
191
191