Core i7-1060NG7 vs Ryzen 7 5700X
Core i7-1060NG7
Ryzen 7 5700X
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 Ryzen 7 5700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1060NG7 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake Y (2020) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1060NG7 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
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 7 5700X
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 7 5700X
The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1060NG7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-1060NG7 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 19% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-1060NG7 uses the Ice Lake Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1060NG7 scores 6,540 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 121.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-1060NG7 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.
| Feature | Core i7-1060NG7 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+183% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 32 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake Y (2020) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 6,540 | 26,609+307% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,116 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,715 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-1060NG7) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.
| Feature | Core i7-1060NG7 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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