Intel Core i5-1030NG7 vs Intel Core i5-8250U

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Intel Core i5-1030NG7 or Intel Core i5-1030NG7 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-1030NG7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1030NG7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
The Intel Core i5-8250U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8250U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-1030NG7 Name Intel Core i5-8250U
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
10 Generation 8
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Core i 8000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1030NG7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-1030NG7 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-8250U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8250U is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.1 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1030NG7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1030NG7 uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G7), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-8250U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8250U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G7) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
64 Execution units 24
11 Generation 9.5
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1030NG7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-8250U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ice Lake U Architecture Kaby Lake U Refresh
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1356
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 385 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1030NG7
4C 8T @ 1.1 GHz
4189
4189
Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
3118
3118

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
3311
3311
Intel Core i5-1030NG7
4C 8T @ 1.1 GHz
2864
2864

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1030NG7
4C 8T @ 1.1 GHz
2963
2963
Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
2956
2956

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1030NG7
4C 8T @ 1.1 GHz
1239
1239
Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1127
1127

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1030NG7
4C 8T @ 1.1 GHz
1049
1049
Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
897
897