CPU
GPU
Core i7-1068G7
Athlon 3000G
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 i7-1068G7 is positioned at rank #704 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 i7-1068G7
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 3000G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1068G7 | Athlon 3000G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1068G7 | Athlon 3000G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
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 i7-1068G7 and Athlon 3000G
Core i7-1068G7
The Core i7-1068G7 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,449 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 3000G
The Athlon 3000G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,446 points. Launch price was $49.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1068G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Athlon 3000G offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-1068G7 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-1068G7 versus 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 3000G — a 15.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-1068G7 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-1068G7 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Athlon 3000G uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1068G7 scores 4,449 against the Athlon 3000G's 4,446 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-1068G7. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-1068G7 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon 3000G.
| Feature | Core i7-1068G7 | Athlon 3000G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+17% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake (Client) (2019) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,449 | 4,446 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 956 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,970 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1068G7 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 3000G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-1068G7 | Athlon 3000G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-1068G7) / true (Athlon 3000G). The Athlon 3000G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3 Graphics), while the Core i7-1068G7 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 3000G rivals Pentium Gold G6400.
| Feature | Core i7-1068G7 | Athlon 3000G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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