Intel Core i9-10900E vs Intel Core i7-1068G7

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Intel Core i9-10900E or Intel Core i9-10900E – 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 i9-10900E features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10900E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i7-1068G7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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 i7-1068G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 1000G/10000U
10 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i9-10900E Name Intel Core i7-1068G7
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10900E has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900E is 2.8 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.
The Intel Core i7-1068G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-1068G7 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
No Overclocking No
10 CPU Cores 4
10x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
20 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10900E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-10900E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-1068G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1068G7 uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
12 Direct X 12
9.5 Generation 11
-- Max. displays --
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2019
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 940
24 Execution units 48
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
192 Shaders 384
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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.
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.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 28 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10900E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-1068G7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Comet Lake S Architecture Ice Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 10 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1526
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
444 $ Release price 470 $
20.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2019
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2