i7-1068NG7 vs i7-1060NG7

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1060NG7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 10 Watt
4.06
Core i7-1068NG7
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
5.83
+43.6%

Core i7-1068NG7 outperforms Core i7-1060NG7 by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i7-1068NG7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14011111
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Ice Lakeno data
Power efficiency38.4219.70
Architecture codenameIce Lake Y (2020)Ice Lake-U (2019−2020)
Release date20 March 2020 (4 years ago)1 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$320

Detailed specifications

Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i7-1068NG7 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 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache192 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data123 mm2
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 i7-1068NG7 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 dataFCBGA1344
Power consumption (TDP)10 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i7-1068NG7. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX-+
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i7-1068NG7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i7-1068NG7 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 i7-1068NG7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR4-3733DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth58.3 GB/s58.3 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Plus GraphicsIntel Iris Plus Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i7-1068NG7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i7-1068NG7 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@60Hz5120 x 3200@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hz5120 x 3200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i7-1068NG7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i7-1068NG7.

PCIe version3.03.0

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 4.06
i7-1068NG7 5.83
+43.6%

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
i7-1068NG7 9256
+43.6%

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.

i7-1060NG7 1292
i7-1068NG7 1562
+20.9%

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.

i7-1060NG7 3438
i7-1068NG7 5249
+52.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.06 5.83
Recency 20 March 2020 1 August 2019
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 28 Watt

i7-1060NG7 has an age advantage of 7 months, and 180% lower power consumption.

i7-1068NG7, on the other hand, has a 43.6% higher aggregate performance score.

The Core i7-1068NG7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1060NG7 in performance tests.


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