i7-1068G7 vs i3-1005G1

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1005G1
2019
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
3.09
Core i7-1068G7
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
5.37
+73.8%

Core i7-1068G7 outperforms Core i3-1005G1 by an impressive 74% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1005G1 and Core i7-1068G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16341172
Place by popularity67not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i7
Power efficiency11.6918.14
Architecture codenameIce Lake (Client) (2019)Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
Release date1 August 2019 (5 years ago)1 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-1005G1 and Core i7-1068G7 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed1.2 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus typeOPIOPI
Bus rate4 × 4 GT/s4 × 4 GT/s
Multiplier1223
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1005G1 and Core i7-1068G7 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1526Intel BGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Core i7-1068G7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-1005G1 and Core i7-1068G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Core i7-1068G7 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Core i7-1068G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth59.732 GB/s59.732 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) (300 - 1100 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1005G1 and Core i7-1068G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Core i7-1068G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Core i7-1068G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Core i7-1068G7.

PCIe version3.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-1005G1 3.09
i7-1068G7 5.37
+73.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i3-1005G1 2426
i7-1068G7 4449
+83.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.09 5.37
Integrated graphics card 5.58 5.43
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 28 Watt

i3-1005G1 has 2.8% faster integrated GPU, and 86.7% lower power consumption.

i7-1068G7, on the other hand, has a 73.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i7-1068G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1005G1 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-1005G1 and Core i7-1068G7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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