Intel Core i7-3720QM vs Intel Core i7-1060NG7

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Intel Core i7-3720QM or Intel Core i7-3720QM – 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 i7-3720QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3720QM, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1224 socket.
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.
Intel Core i7-3720QM Name Intel Core i7-1060NG7
Intel Core i 3000M Group Intel Core i 1000G/10000U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
3 Generation 10
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3720QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3720QM is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
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.
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
None None 2.8 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3720QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3720QM uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
7 Generation 11
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
22 nm Technology 10 nm
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2019
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11.0 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940
16 Execution units 48
128 Shaders 384
 
 

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

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 25.6 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.
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 9 W watts.
None TDP up 12 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3720QM is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-1060NG7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
BGA 1224 Socket BGA 1526
22 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Ivy Bridge H Architecture Ice Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2020
363 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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