i7-1060NG7 vs i5-8279U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-8279U
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
4.71
+15.2%
Core i7-1060NG7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 10 Watt
4.09

Core i5-8279U outperforms Core i7-1060NG7 by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-8279U and Core i7-1060NG7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12761407
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Ice Lake
Power efficiency15.9338.73
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-U (2018−2019)Ice Lake Y (2020)
Release date3 April 2019 (5 years ago)20 March 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$320no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-8279U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.4 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size126 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors2,300 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-8279U 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1528no data
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-8279U 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
eDRAM128 MBno data
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-8279U 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 i5-8279U and Core i7-1060NG7 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-8279U and Core i7-1060NG7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4LPDDR4-3733
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/s58.3 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-8279U 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 i5-8279U and Core i7-1060NG7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+Yes, at 120Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hz4096 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 i5-8279U and Core i7-1060NG7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-8279U and Core i7-1060NG7.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i5-8279U 4.71
+15.2%
i7-1060NG7 4.09

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.

i5-8279U 7482
+15.2%
i7-1060NG7 6492

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.

i5-8279U 1197
i7-1060NG7 1301
+8.7%

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.

i5-8279U 3720
+7.2%
i7-1060NG7 3469

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.71 4.09
Integrated graphics card 4.50 4.71
Recency 3 April 2019 20 March 2020
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 10 Watt

i5-8279U has a 15.2% higher aggregate performance score.

i7-1060NG7, on the other hand, has 4.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 months, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 180% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-8279U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1060NG7 in performance tests.


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