Core i5-4260U vs Core i7-1060G7

Core i5-4260U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2014

Core i7-1060G7

4 Cores8 Thrd9 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4260U

2 / 4

2,311

0.0%

2,322

+0.5%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-4260U is positioned at rank 296 and the Core i7-1060G7 is on rank 1197, so the Core i5-4260U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4260U

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

99%

#284

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

444%

#285

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

438%

#286

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

402%

#287

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

400%

#288

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

396%

#290

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

383%

#291

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

367%

#292

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

367%

#293

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

357%

#296

Core i5-4260U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1060G7

#1185

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5383%

#1186

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5305%

#1187

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4870%

#1188

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4848%

#1189

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4803%

#1191

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4639%

#1192

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4448%

#1193

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4440%

#1194

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4321%

#1197

Core i7-1060G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

98%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

94%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

94%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

93%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

93%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

91%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

90%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

89%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

87%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-1060G7 (2019) utilizes 10 nm technology and LPDDR4-3733, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-4260U	Core i7-1060G7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4260U (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-4260U	Core i7-1060G7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-4260U Benchmark Check

Core i7-1060G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4260U and Core i7-1060G7

Core i5-4260U

The Core i5-4260U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,311 points. Launch price was $325.

Core i7-1060G7

The Core i7-1060G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 2,322 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4260U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-1060G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-1060G7 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4260U versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-1060G7 — a 33.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-1060G7 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i5-4260U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-1060G7 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4260U scores 2,311 against the Core i7-1060G7's 2,322 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-1060G7. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4260U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-1060G7.

Feature	Core i5-4260U	Core i7-1060G7
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+41%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz+40%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	8 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	2,311	2,322
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,523

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4260U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1060G7 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4260U	Core i7-1060G7
Socket	FCBGA1168	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4-3733
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-4260U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1060G7). The Core i7-1060G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics), while the Core i5-4260U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1060G7 targets Premium Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i7-1060G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4700U.