Ryzen 5 3450U
VS
Core i7-1060NG7

Ryzen 5 3450U vs Core i7-1060NG7

AMD

Ryzen 5 3450U

4 Cores8 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Core i7-1060NG7

4 Cores8 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2020

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1060NG7

#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
100%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
98%
#381
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
538%
#382
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
530%
#383
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
487%
#384
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
485%
#385
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
480%
#387
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
464%
#388
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
445%
#389
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
444%
#390
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
432%
#393
Core i7-1060NG7
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-1060NG7 leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 3450U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 5 3450UCore i7-1060NG7
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)
✨ Modern (Ice Lake Y (2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 3450UCore i7-1060NG7
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 3450U and Core i7-1060NG7

AMD

Ryzen 5 3450U

The Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,550 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 3450U and Core i7-1060NG7 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3450U versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-1060NG7 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-1060NG7 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3450U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-1060NG7 uses Ice Lake Y (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3450U scores 6,550 against the Core i7-1060NG7's 6,540 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 3450U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 3450U vs 8 MB on the Core i7-1060NG7.

FeatureRyzen 5 3450UCore i7-1060NG7
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz
3.8 GHz+9%
Base Clock
2.1 GHz+75%
1.2 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB
8 MB+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
Process
12 nm
10 nm-17%
Architecture
Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)
Ice Lake Y (2020)
PassMark
6,550
6,540