i3-10305T vs i7-1060NG7

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1060NG7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 10 Watt
4.14
Core i3-10305T
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
5.22
+26.1%

Core i3-10305T outperforms Core i7-1060NG7 by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i3-10305T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14011198
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data17.25
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Ice Lakeno data
Power efficiency38.4513.85
Architecture codenameIce Lake Y (2020)Comet Lake-R (2021)
Release date20 March 2020 (4 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$143

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i3-10305T 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed1.2 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache192 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i3-10305T 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
Socketno dataFCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)10 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i3-10305T. 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++
AVX-+
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i3-10305T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection-+
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i3-10305T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i3-10305T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR4-3733DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth58.3 GB/s41.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Plus GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i3-10305T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i3-10305T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportYes, at 120Hz+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i3-10305T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i3-10305T.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i7-1060NG7 4.14
i3-10305T 5.22
+26.1%

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.

i7-1060NG7 6447
i3-10305T 8136
+26.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.14 5.22
Integrated graphics card 4.70 3.09
Recency 20 March 2020 16 March 2021
Chip lithography 10 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 35 Watt

i7-1060NG7 has 52.1% faster integrated GPU, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 250% lower power consumption.

i3-10305T, on the other hand, has a 26.1% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 11 months.

The Core i3-10305T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1060NG7 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-1060NG7 is a notebook processor while Core i3-10305T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i3-10305T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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