CPU
GPU
Core i7-1060NG7
Xeon E7340
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 i7-1060NG7 is positioned at rank 393 and the Xeon E7340 is on rank 470, so the Core i7-1060NG7 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1060NG7
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7340
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1060NG7 | Xeon E7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($132) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake Y (2020) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1060NG7 | Xeon E7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($132) |
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 Xeon E7340
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.
Xeon E7340
The Xeon E7340 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,544 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1060NG7 is built on the Ice Lake Y (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-1060NG7 scores 6,540 against the Xeon E7340's 6,544 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E7340. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-1060NG7 vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7340.
| Feature | Core i7-1060NG7 | Xeon E7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | — |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| Process | 10 nm-85% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake Y (2020) | — |
| PassMark | 6,540 | 6,544 |
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