i7-1068NG7 vs i7-3520M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3520M
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.85
Core i7-1068NG7
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
5.99
+224%

i7-1068NG7 outperforms i7-3520M by a whopping 224% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3520M and Core i7-1068NG7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking19751088
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ice Lake-U (2019−2020)
Release date3 June 2012 (12 years ago)1 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3520M 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size118 mm2123 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3520M 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
SocketFCBGA1023,FCPGA988FCBGA1344
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3520M and Core i7-1068NG7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-3520M and Core i7-1068NG7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3520M and Core i7-1068NG7 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3520M and Core i7-1068NG7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s58.3 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3520M and Core i7-1068NG7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3520M and Core i7-1068NG7 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 i7-3520M and Core i7-1068NG7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3520M and Core i7-1068NG7.

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.

i7-3520M 1.85
i7-1068NG7 5.99
+224%

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.

i7-3520M 2866
i7-1068NG7 9264
+223%

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.

i7-3520M 575
i7-1068NG7 1579
+175%

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.

i7-3520M 1167
i7-1068NG7 5248
+350%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.85 5.99
Integrated graphics card 1.18 4.70
Recency 3 June 2012 1 August 2019
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 28 Watt

i7-1068NG7 has a 223.8% higher aggregate performance score, 298.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1068NG7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3520M in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3520M and Core i7-1068NG7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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