Intel Core i7-1060NG7 | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-1060NG7 and the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-1060NG7 4 core processor released in Q2/2020 with the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U (19) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
10 | Generation | 1 |
Ice Lake U | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-1060NG7 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.20 GHz (3.80 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-1060NG7 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.20 GHz (3.80 GHz) | A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 6x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i7-1060NG7 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 1 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
64 | Compute units | 224 |
512 | Shader | 1792 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-1060NG7, while the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-1060NG7 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
LPDDR4-3733, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
59.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-1060NG7 has a TDP of 9 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-1060NG7 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
9 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
12 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-1060NG7 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) is at 24.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-1060NG7 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
BGA 1526 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
1.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
9,569 CB R23 MC @ 35 W |
Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-1060NG7 | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
Apple MacBook Air (2020) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |