CPU
GPU
Core i7-1060NG7
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
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. The Core i7-1060NG7 is positioned at rank #393 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1060NG7
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1060NG7 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake Y (2020) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1060NG7 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i7-1060NG7 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Core i7-1060NG7
The Core i7-1060NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake Y (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 6,540 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,606 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-1060NG7 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-1060NG7 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-1060NG7 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-1060NG7 uses the Ice Lake Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1060NG7 scores 6,540 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U's 6,606 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-1060NG7 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U.
| Feature | Core i7-1060NG7 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake Y (2020) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,540 | 6,606+1% |
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