Core i7-1068G7 vs Pentium Gold G6605

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1068G7

#691

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

989%

#692

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

975%

#693

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

895%

#694

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

891%

#695

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

883%

#697

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

852%

#698

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

817%

#699

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

816%

#700

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

794%

#703

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#704

Core i7-1068G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#711

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

#717

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium Gold G6605 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-1068G7 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-1068G7	Pentium Gold G6605
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-1068G7	Pentium Gold G6605
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i7-1068G7 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G6605 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1068G7 and Pentium Gold G6605

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.

Pentium Gold G6605

The Pentium Gold G6605 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,488 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1068G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G6605 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 4.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6605 — a 4.8% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6605 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Core i7-1068G7 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6605 uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1068G7 scores 4,449 against the Pentium Gold G6605's 4,488 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium Gold G6605. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-1068G7 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6605.

Feature	Core i7-1068G7	Pentium Gold G6605
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	4.3 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	4.3 GHz+87%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)	Comet Lake-R (2021)
PassMark	4,449	4,488

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1068G7 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6605 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.