Core i7-1060G7 vs A10-9600P

Core i7-1060G7

4 Cores8 Thrd9 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2019

A10-9600P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-1060G7

4 / 8

2,322

0.0%

2,333

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i7-1060G7 is positioned at rank 1197 and the A10-9600P is on rank 572, so the A10-9600P 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 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 Per Dollar A10-9600P

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

99%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

99%

#560

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

755%

#561

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

744%

#562

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

683%

#563

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

680%

#564

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

673%

#566

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

650%

#567

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

623%

#568

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

622%

#569

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

606%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

98%

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 i7-1060G7	A10-9600P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A10-9600P (2016) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-1060G7	A10-9600P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 i7-1060G7 Benchmark Check

A10-9600P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1060G7 and A10-9600P

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.

A10-9600P

The A10-9600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,333 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1060G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the A10-9600P's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-1060G7 versus 3.3 GHz on the A10-9600P — a 14.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-1060G7 (base: 1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-1060G7 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the A10-9600P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1060G7 scores 2,322 against the A10-9600P's 2,333 — a 0.5% lead for the A10-9600P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,523 vs 469, a 105.8% lead for the Core i7-1060G7 that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	Core i7-1060G7	A10-9600P
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+15%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	2.4 GHz+140%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2048 kB+700%
Process	10 nm-64%	28 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,322	2,333
Geekbench 6 Single	1,523+225%	469

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1060G7 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-9600P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR4-3733 memory speed. The Core i7-1060G7 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-1060G7) vs 8 (A10-9600P) — the Core i7-1060G7 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i7-1060G7	A10-9600P
Socket	BGA1440	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4-3733	DDR4-1866
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+100%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+100%	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i7-1060G7 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1060G7) vs AMD-V (A10-9600P). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Plus Graphics (Core i7-1060G7) and Radeon R5 (A10-9600P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1060G7 targets Premium Ultrabook, A10-9600P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-1060G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4700U; A10-9600P rivals Core i3-6006U.