i7-1060NG7 vs i3-8130U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8130U
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.23
Core i7-1060NG7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 10 Watt
4.05
+81.6%

Core i7-1060NG7 outperforms Core i3-8130U by an impressive 82% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8130U and Core i7-1060NG7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18241405
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Ice Lake
Power efficiency14.0738.33
Architecture codenameKaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)Ice Lake Y (2020)
Release date13 February 2018 (6 years ago)20 March 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-8130U and Core i7-1060NG7 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 speed2.2 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size123 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8130U and Core i7-1060NG7 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
SocketFCBGA1356no data
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8130U and Core i7-1060NG7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-8130U and Core i7-1060NG7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8130U and Core i7-1060NG7 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8130U and Core i7-1060NG7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4LPDDR4-3733
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s58.3 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 620Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.1 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8130U and Core i7-1060NG7 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8130U and Core i7-1060NG7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+Yes, at 120Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8130U and Core i7-1060NG7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.44.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8130U and Core i7-1060NG7.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes12no 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.

i3-8130U 2.23
i7-1060NG7 4.05
+81.6%

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.

i3-8130U 3547
i7-1060NG7 6435
+81.4%

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.

i3-8130U 1015
i7-1060NG7 1292
+27.3%

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.

i3-8130U 1879
i7-1060NG7 3438
+83%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.23 4.05
Integrated graphics card 2.67 4.70
Recency 13 February 2018 20 March 2020
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 10 Watt

i7-1060NG7 has a 81.6% higher aggregate performance score, 76% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 50% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1060NG7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8130U in performance tests.


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