AMD Ryzen 7 2700 vs Intel Core i7-1068NG7 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in the Cinebench R15 multi-core test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 scores 1551, while the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 787. The Ryzen wins by 97.1%, nearly doubling the Intel chip's output in this multi-threaded workload.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core score in Cinebench R15?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 leads with 161 versus the Intel Core i7-1068NG7's 110, a 46.4% advantage. The data shows a substantial gap in favor of the Ryzen part.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen offers double the physical cores and double the threads.

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare between the two?

A: The Ryzen 7 2700 has an average benchmark score of 2320, while the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has 2259. The Ryzen sits slightly higher, with its nearest rival being the Intel Xeon E-2134 at 2319, a delta of 0%. The Intel chip's nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-10305 at 2264, a delta of -0.2%.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel part is designed for a much lower power envelope.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. However, the memory bandwidth differs: the Ryzen 7 2700 records 46.9 GB/s, while the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 records 51.2 GB/s.

The Verdict

The benchmark data tells a clear story for multi-threaded workloads: the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is the dominant part. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration delivers a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1551, which is 97.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1068NG7's 787. For users running heavily threaded applications such as rendering, video encoding, or compilation, the Ryzen is the obvious choice based on recorded results.

The single-core picture is similarly lopsided. The Ryzen 7 2700 scores 161 in Cinebench R15 single-core, beating the Intel part's 110 by 46.4%. This is notable because single-core performance is often a strength of Intel's higher-clocked parts, yet here the AMD chip takes the win decisively. Both processors boost to 4.10 GHz, but the Ryzen's base clock of 3.20 GHz versus Intel's 2.30 GHz likely contributes to the gap.

However, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 is not without its own context. It is a mobile part with a 28-watt TDP, compared to the Ryzen's 65-watt desktop TDP. The Intel chip also includes Iris Plus integrated graphics, which the Ryzen lacks. For a compact or low-power system where the CPU's own graphics are required, the Intel part holds a functional advantage that benchmarks like Cinebench do not capture.

The percentile ranks are close: the Ryzen sits at the 48th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 47th percentile. Their average benchmark scores differ by only 61 points (2320 versus 2259). This suggests that in a broader benchmark suite, the two parts are near-neighbors in overall performance, even though the head-to-head Cinebench results favor AMD overwhelmingly.

The verdict is straightforward: choose the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 for raw multi-threaded and single-threaded compute performance in a desktop context. Choose the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 for a mobile, low-power platform where integrated graphics and a 28-watt TDP are priorities. The data does not support picking the Intel part for pure processing speed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records two direct comparisons between these processors, both from Cinebench R15. The results are unambiguous.

In the multi-core test, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 scores 1551. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 787. The delta is 97.1%, meaning the Ryzen nearly doubles the Intel chip's score. This is a massive margin and reflects the core count difference: 8 cores and 16 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen's 16 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to Intel's 8 MB, also plays a role in feeding those extra threads.

In the single-core test, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 scores 161. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 110. The delta is 46.4%. This is less dramatic than the multi-core gap but still a clear win for AMD. Both parts boost to 4.10 GHz, yet the Ryzen's higher base clock (3.20 GHz versus 2.30 GHz) and its Zen+ architecture deliver better per-thread performance in this test.

The win count is 2 for the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 and 0 for the Intel Core i7-1068NG7. There are no benchmark results in the database where the Intel part comes out ahead. The Intel chip does have additional benchmarks recorded (Cinebench R20 and R23), but no comparable AMD scores exist for those tests, so they cannot be used for a direct comparison.

The data implies that in any scenario measured by Cinebench R15, the Ryzen 7 2700 is the superior processor. The only caveat is that the Intel part is a mobile chip with a much lower TDP, so the comparison is not apples-to-apples in terms of platform. But within the recorded measurements, the AMD part wins every head-to-head contest.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen offers double the resources for parallel workloads.

Base clocks differ significantly. The Ryzen runs at 3.20 GHz, while the Intel part runs at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks are identical at 4.10 GHz for both. The Ryzen's higher base clock gives it a sustained advantage in all-core scenarios.

TDP is a major differentiator. The Ryzen has a 65-watt TDP, typical for a desktop part. The Intel chip has a 28-watt TDP, suited for thin-and-light laptops. This is a 37-watt difference, making the Intel part far more power-efficient on paper.

The socket and platform are entirely different. The Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4, a desktop socket with 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1344, a ball-grid array for soldered mobile installations, with PCIe Gen 3 but no lane count specified.

Memory bandwidth favors the Intel chip: 51.2 GB/s versus 46.9 GB/s for the Ryzen. Both support DDR4 in dual-channel mode, but the Intel part moves data faster, which may help in memory-sensitive tasks.

Integrated graphics are present only on the Intel part, with Iris Plus. The Ryzen has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output. This is a critical functional difference for system builders.

The multiplier is unlocked on the Ryzen, allowing overclocking. The Intel part has a locked multiplier, restricting manual overclocking. The Ryzen's production status is "Active," while the Intel chip is "End-of-life."

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is significant. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is built on the Zen architecture, specifically the Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) generation. It uses a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 uses the Ice Lake architecture, specifically Sunny Cove-U, on Intel's 10 nm process.

The Ryzen's die size is 213 mm², and it packs 4,800 million transistors. The Intel part has a smaller die at 123 mm², with no transistor count recorded in the database. The larger AMD die accommodates 8 cores and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Cache layouts differ structurally. The Ryzen has 96 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The Intel part has 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache is 16 MB on the Ryzen versus 8 MB on the Intel chip. The Ryzen provides more cache at every level, which supports its higher thread count.

The Intel part integrates Iris Plus graphics directly on the die, a feature absent from the Ryzen. This makes the Intel chip a complete system-on-chip for mobile devices, while the Ryzen relies on external graphics.

The process node difference (12 nm versus 10 nm) suggests Intel's newer manufacturing, but the Ryzen's larger cache and core count compensate in benchmark results. The Ryzen's Zen+ architecture is a refined version of the original Zen, while Intel's Sunny Cove is a newer microarchitecture design. The recorded benchmarks indicate that the Ryzen's architectural choices deliver higher scores in the tested workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 wins in every recorded benchmark comparison. For multi-threaded workloads like 3D rendering, video encoding, or software compilation, the 97.1% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core is decisive. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 16 MB of L3 cache is built for parallel processing. The Ryzen also wins single-core performance by 46.4%, so it takes the lead even in lightly threaded tasks.

The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 wins in platform efficiency. Its 28-watt TDP is less than half of the Ryzen's 65-watt TDP. For a laptop or compact mobile device, this power draw is the defining advantage. The integrated Iris Plus graphics mean the Intel chip can run a full system without a discrete GPU, which is impossible with the Ryzen. The Intel part also has higher memory bandwidth at 51.2 GB/s, which could benefit tasks that are memory-bound rather than compute-bound.

In terms of market positioning, the Ryzen is a desktop processor aimed at performance enthusiasts, with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The Intel part is a mobile processor designed for ultrabooks, with a locked multiplier and end-of-life status. The Ryzen is still active in production.

The data suggests a clear use-case split: for raw compute performance, the Ryzen 7 2700 is the only choice between these two. For a low-power, mobile, graphics-integrated system, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 is the functional option. The benchmark scores do not favor the Intel part in any direct comparison, but its platform advantages are real and measurable outside of Cinebench.