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Intel Core i5-1038NG7 vs AMD Ryzen 5 6600U

Intel
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AMD
Performance
Core i5-1038NG7
9,40225% of 36,991
Ryzen 5 6600U29% better
12,17133% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 6600U has 29% better performance than the Core i5-1038NG7 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-1038NG7
29.3824% of 121.53
Ryzen 5 6600U
No data available

The Core i5-1038NG7 has 24% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-1038NG7 CPU

The Intel Core i5-1038NG7 is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2020 with a suggested retail price of $320. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Sunny Cove-U microarchitecture. The i5-1038NG7 is compatible with Intel BGA 1344 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Plus integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-1038NG7 supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-1038NG7 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-1038NG7 features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2000.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.8 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-1038NG7 includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Plus. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i5-1038NG7 has the 263rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 25.42% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 9,402 score and $320 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 29.38. This is the 121st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U is a 6-core (12-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2022. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 5 lineup, which is based on the Zen 3+ microarchitecture. The 6600U is compatible with AMD Socket FP7 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon 660M integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 5 6600U supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 5 6600U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 5 6600U features 6 total cores which can process 12 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.9 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 5 6600U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon 660M. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 5 6600U has the 193rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 32.90% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i5-1038NG7Ryzen 5 6600U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i5Ryzen 5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2020Q1 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$320--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-1038NG7
9,40225% of 36,991
Ryzen 5 6600U29% better
12,17133% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 6600U has 29% better performance than the Core i5-1038NG7 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-1038NG7 is ranked 263rd with a score of 9,402, and the Ryzen 5 6600U is ranked 193rd with a score of 12,171.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-1038NG7
29.3824% of 121.53
Ryzen 5 6600U
No data available

The Core i5-1038NG7 has 56% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i5-1038NG7's 29.38 performance per dollar ranks it 121st among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-1038NG7 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 7 4800U12,201+30%
Ryzen 9 4900H12,199+30%
Ryzen 5 6600U12,171+29%
Ryzen 7 5800U12,124+29%
Core i7-1365U12,071.5+28%
Xeon E3-1535M v59,866+5%
Core i5-1135G79,456+1%
Core i5-1038NG79,402
Core i7-4940MX9,4020%
Xeon E3-1505M v59,332-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-1038NG7 orRyzen 5 6600U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-1335U37.43+27%
Core i5-11320H37.17+27%
Core i7-10875H36.94+26%
Core i5-11300H34.08+16%
Core i5-1135G730.6+4%
Core i5-1038NG729.38
Core i3-N30528.89-2%
Core i7-1365U28.34-4%
Core i7-1355U28.03-5%
Xeon E-2276M27.93-5%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i5-1038NG7Ryzen 5 6600U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
9,402
12,171
(+29.45%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
3,595
5,339.5
(+48.53%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
768
1,493
(+94.4%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
169
233
(+37.87%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
4,912
8,310
(+69.18%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,521
1,977
(+29.98%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
8,999
16,792
(+86.6%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,190
3,195
(+45.89%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i5-1038NG7Ryzen 5 6600U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size10 nm6 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i5-1038NG7Ryzen 5 6600U
SeriesCore i5Ryzen 5
MicroarchitectureSunny Cove-UZen 3+
CodenameIce Lake-URembrandt
Memory SupportDDR4DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-1038NG7Ryzen 5 6600U
Cores46
Threads812
Clock Speed2000.0 MHz2.9 GHz
Turbo Clock3.8 GHz4.5 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier20.0x29.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-1038NG7Ryzen 5 6600U
L1 Cache80 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB512 KB
L3 Cache6 MB16 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i5-1038NG7Ryzen 5 6600U
SocketIntel BGA 1344AMD Socket FP7
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0PCIe 4.0 x20
Thermal Design Power (TDP)28 W15 W
Tcase Max72 °C--
TJ Max100 °C95 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i5-1038NG7Ryzen 5 6600U
Integrated GraphicsIris PlusRadeon 660M
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0, DLBoost 1.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.