Intel Core i7-7660U vs Intel Core i5-1038NG7

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Performance
Core i7-7660U
5,23014% of 36,991
Core i5-1038NG780% better
9,40225% of 36,991

The Core i5-1038NG7 has 80% better performance than the Core i7-7660U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-7660U
No data available
Core i5-1038NG7
29.3824% of 121.53

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 i7-7660U CPU

The Intel Core i7-7660U is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The i7-7660U is compatible with FCBGA1356 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core i7-7660U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 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 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-7660U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2500.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4000.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-7660U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640. 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 Core i7-7660U has the 402nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 14.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

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 264th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 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 122nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoCore i7-7660UCore i5-1038NG7
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Core i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q2 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)--$320
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-7660U
5,23014% of 36,991
Core i5-1038NG780% better
9,40225% of 36,991

The Core i5-1038NG7 has 80% better performance than the Core i7-7660U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-7660U is ranked 402nd with a score of 5,230, and the Core i5-1038NG7 is ranked 264th with a score of 9,402.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-7660U
No data available
Core i5-1038NG7
29.3824% of 121.53

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 0th 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 i7-7660U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Xeon E3-1535M v59,866+89%
Core i5-1135G79,456+81%
Core i5-1038NG79,402+80%
Core i7-4940MX9,402+80%
Xeon E3-1505M v59,332+78%
Pentium Gold 75055,285+1%
Core i7-6567U5,251+0%
Core i7-7660U5,230
Ryzen 3 2300U5,191-1%
Core i3-1005G15,140-2%

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 i7-7660U orCore i5-1038NG7
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 i7-7660UCore i5-1038NG7
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
5,230
9,402
(+79.77%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,989.5
3,595
(+80.7%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
403.5
768
(+90.33%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
158.5
169
(+6.62%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
2,267
4,959
(+118.75%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,150
1,533
(+33.3%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
4,109
8,999
(+119.01%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,162
2,190
(+1.3%)
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 i7-7660UCore i5-1038NG7
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size14 nm10 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 i7-7660UCore i5-1038NG7
Series--Core i5
Microarchitecture--Sunny Cove-U
CodenameKaby Lake-U/YIce Lake-U
Memory Support--DDR4
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--No

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 i7-7660UCore i5-1038NG7
Cores24
Threads48
Clock Speed2500.0 MHz2000.0 MHz
Turbo Clock4000.0 MHz3.8 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--20.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

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 i7-7660UCore i5-1038NG7
L1 Cache128 KB80 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache4 MB6 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 i7-7660UCore i5-1038NG7
SocketFCBGA1356Intel BGA 1344
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W28 W
Tcase Max--72 °C
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i7-7660UCore i5-1038NG7
Integrated GraphicsIntel Iris Plus Graphics 640Iris Plus
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, 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 1.0

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