Intel Core i7-8559U vs Intel Core i7-1068NG7

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Intel Core i7-8559U or Intel Core i7-8559U – 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 i7-8559U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8559U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
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.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-8559U Name Intel Core i7-1068NG7
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Core i 1000G/10000U
8 Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8559U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8559U is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
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.
4x Cores 4x
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8559U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8559U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, 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 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
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2019
48 Execution units 48
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 384
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9.5 Generation 11
14 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 38.4 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8559U is manufactured using a 14 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 i7-1068NG7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2018 Release date Q2/2020
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 1344
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Coffee Lake U Architecture Ice Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 10 nm