i5-1035G7 vs i7-4960HQ

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4960HQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.99
Core i5-1035G7
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.12
+28.3%

Core i5-1035G7 outperforms Core i7-4960HQ by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4960HQ and Core i5-1035G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14181202
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5
Power efficiency8.0319.38
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)1 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$657$309

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4960HQ and Core i5-1035G7 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 speed2.6 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0OPI
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 4 GT/s
Multiplier2612
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size264 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4960HQ and Core i5-1035G7 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1364FCBGA1526
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i5-1035G7. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-4960HQ and Core i5-1035G7 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 i7-4960HQ and Core i5-1035G7 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i5-1035G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s59.732 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4960HQ and Core i5-1035G7 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i5-1035G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz5120 x 3200@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i5-1035G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i5-1035G7.

PCIe version33.0
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.

i7-4960HQ 3.99
i5-1035G7 5.12
+28.3%

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.

i7-4960HQ 6339
i5-1035G7 8133
+28.3%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-4960HQ 632
i5-1035G7 712
+12.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.99 5.12
Integrated graphics card 3.06 4.70
Recency 1 September 2013 1 August 2019
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 15 Watt

i5-1035G7 has a 28.3% higher aggregate performance score, 53.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 5 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 213.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-1035G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4960HQ in performance tests.


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