Core i7-1060G7 vs Pentium J4205
Core i7-1060G7
Pentium J4205
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Pentium J4205 is on rank 910, so the Pentium J4205 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1060G7
Performance Per Dollar Pentium J4205
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1060G7 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1060G7 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1060G7 and Pentium J4205
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.
Pentium J4205
The Pentium J4205 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,315 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1060G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Pentium J4205's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-1060G7 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium J4205 — a 37.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-1060G7 (base: 1 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i7-1060G7 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Pentium J4205 uses Goldmont (2016−2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1060G7 scores 2,322 against the Pentium J4205's 2,315 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-1060G7. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-1060G7 vs 0 kB on the Pentium J4205.
| Feature | Core i7-1060G7 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+46% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 1.5 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake (Client) (2019) | Goldmont (2016−2017) |
| PassMark | 2,322 | 2,315 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,523 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1060G7 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium J4205 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-1060G7 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FCBGA1296 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1060G7) / not specified (Pentium J4205). The Core i7-1060G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics), while the Pentium J4205 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1060G7 targets Premium Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i7-1060G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4700U.
| Feature | Core i7-1060G7 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Plus Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Premium Ultrabook | — |
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