i5-1235U vs i5-1030NG7

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-1030NG7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 10 Watt
3.58
Core i5-1235U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.40
+135%

Core i5-1235U outperforms Core i5-1030NG7 by a whopping 135% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i5-1235U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1521908
Place by popularitynot in top-10018
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Ice LakeIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency33.8652.96
Architecture codenameIce Lake-Y (2020)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date18 March 2020 (4 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i5-1235U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed1.1 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size123 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i5-1235U 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 configuration11
SocketIntel BGA 1044FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)10 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i5-1235U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i5-1235U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i5-1235U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i5-1235U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR4-3733DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth58.3 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Plus GraphicsIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.2 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i5-1235U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i5-1235U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportYes, at 120Hzno data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i5-1235U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i5-1235U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

i5-1030NG7 3.58
i5-1235U 8.40
+135%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-1030NG7 5687
i5-1235U 13343
+135%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-1030NG7 1316
i5-1235U 1847
+40.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-1030NG7 3334
i5-1235U 5673
+70.2%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i5-1030NG7 448
i5-1235U 1094
+144%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i5-1030NG7 140
i5-1235U 218
+55.4%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i5-1030NG7 2710
i5-1235U 6085
+125%

Blender(-)

i5-1030NG7 1310
+179%
i5-1235U 470

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i5-1030NG7 1089
i5-1235U 1592
+46.2%

7-Zip Single

i5-1030NG7 3472
i5-1235U 5138
+48%

7-Zip

i5-1030NG7 10924
i5-1235U 30362
+178%

WebXPRT 3

i5-1030NG7 159
i5-1235U 251
+58.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.58 8.40
Recency 18 March 2020 23 February 2022
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 8 12
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 15 Watt

i5-1030NG7 has 50% lower power consumption.

i5-1235U, on the other hand, has a 134.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 150% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Core i5-1235U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1030NG7 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-1030NG7 and Core i5-1235U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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