i7-1060G7 vs i5-2550K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2550K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.60
Core i7-1060G7
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 9 Watt
3.35
+28.8%

Core i7-1060G7 outperforms Core i5-2550K by a significant 29% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2550K and Core i7-1060G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17331579
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.65no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency2.5926.42
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
Release dateJanuary 2012 (12 years ago)1 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$189no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2550K and Core i7-1060G7 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeno dataOPI
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 4 GT/s
Multiplierno data10
L1 cache64 KB (per core)320 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2550K and Core i7-1060G7 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1155,LGA1155Intel BGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2550K and Core i7-1060G7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i5-2550K and Core i7-1060G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2550K and Core i7-1060G7 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2550K and Core i7-1060G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3LPDDR4-3733
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s59.732 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Iris Plus Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2550K and Core i7-1060G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-2550K and Core i7-1060G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-2550K and Core i7-1060G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2550K and Core i7-1060G7.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.60 3.35
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 9 Watt

i7-1060G7 has a 28.8% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 955.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1060G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2550K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2550K is a desktop processor while Core i7-1060G7 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2550K and Core i7-1060G7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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