Intel Core i7-1068NG7 vs Intel Core i7-10710U

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Intel Core i7-1068NG7 or Intel Core i7-1068NG7 – 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 i7-1068NG7 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1344 socket.
The Intel Core i7-10710U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10710U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-1068NG7 Name Intel Core i7-10710U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Core i 10000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-10710U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10710U is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
8 Threads 12
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-10710U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10710U uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2019
12 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)
10 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
48 Execution units 24
11 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 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 64.0 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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.
None TDP up 30 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 12.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-10710U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2019
-- 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 Comet Lake U
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1344 Socket BGA 1526
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 415 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10710U
6C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
5540
5540
Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
5117
5117

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10710U
6C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
4902
4902
Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
4797
4797

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10710U
6C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
2364
2364
Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1739
1739

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1581
1581
Intel Core i7-10710U
6C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
1496
1496