Intel Core i3-1115G4E vs Intel Core i7-1060G7 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data for these two mobile processors is unusually one-sided. The Intel Core i7-1060G7 wins all six recorded Cinebench comparisons, and it does so with consistent margins that hover near a 22 percent advantage in nearly every test. The single biggest gap appears in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Core i7-1060G7 scores 78 against the Core i3-1115G4E’s 63, a delta of 23.8 percent. The smallest gap, still a substantial 22.2 percent, shows up in Cinebench R20 single-core, with scores of 325 and 266 respectively.

The multi-core results tell a similar story. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core i7-1060G7 posts 554 versus 452, a 22.6 percent lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 2310 against 1887, a 22.4 percent advantage. Cinebench R23 multi-core repeats the pattern: 5500 for the i7, 4493 for the i3, again a 22.4 percent delta. The single-core variant of R23 also lands at 22.4 percent, with 776 versus 634. What stands out is the uniformity of the margin. Whether the workload is single-threaded or fully parallel, the i7-1060G7 maintains roughly the same proportional lead, which points to a consistent architectural and configuration advantage rather than workload-specific strengths.

Looking at average benchmark scores, the i7-1060G7 records 1591, while the i3-1115G4E averages 1559. The nearest rival list for the i7 includes the Core i3-8300T at 1586 (0.3 percent lower), the Core i3-9100E at 1605 (0.8 percent higher), the Xeon E3-1240L v5 at 1609 (1.1 percent higher), and the Core i7-10610U at 1611 (1.2 percent higher). The i3-1115G4E sits near AMD Opteron 6276 (1560, 0.1 percent lower), AMD FX-8350 (1557, 0.1 percent higher), Intel Xeon E3-1268L v5 (1557, 0.1 percent higher), and AMD Ryzen 3 1300X (1562, 0.2 percent lower). Both parts land at the 39th percentile of all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy the same overall performance tier despite the lopsided head-to-head results. The i7’s edge over the i3 is real but modest in absolute terms; the i7’s average score is only about 2 percent higher than the i3’s.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different Intel generations and microarchitectures. The Core i7-1060G7 is built on Ice Lake, specifically the Ice Lake-Y codename, with a Sunny Cove-Y core generation. The Core i3-1115G4E uses Tiger Lake, the Tiger Lake-U codename, with a Willow Cove-U core generation. Both are fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process, but the die sizes differ: the i7 measures 123 mm², while the i3 is larger at 144 mm².

Core counts are a major differentiator. The i7 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i3 has only 2 cores and 4 threads. That doubling of threads explains much of the consistent multi-core advantage. Cache configurations also diverge significantly. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. L2 cache, however, is much larger on the i3: 1.25 MB per core versus 256 KB per core on the i7. The shared L3 cache goes the other way: the i7 has 8 MB shared, while the i3 has 6 MB shared. So the i3’s per-core L2 is roughly five times larger, but the i7’s total L3 is about a third larger.

Memory support differs as well. The i7 supports DDR4 with a quad-channel memory bus, while the i3 supports both DDR4 and LPDDR4X with a dual-channel bus. Neither part supports ECC memory. PCIe capabilities are different: the i7 offers Gen 3, while the i3 provides Gen 4 with 4 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with the i7 featuring Iris Plus and the i3 featuring UHD Graphics G4 48EU.

Clock speeds are notable. The i7 has a base clock of 1000 MHz (1.00 GHz) and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The i3 has a much higher base clock of 2.20 GHz and a slightly higher boost of 3.90 GHz. The i7’s low base clock reflects its 9 W TDP, versus the i3’s 15 W TDP. That higher power envelope on the i3 does not translate into faster Cinebench scores, as the benchmark results show.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i7-1060G7 wins everywhere in the recorded Cinebench suite. It has a 22.6 percent lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core, a 23.8 percent lead in R15 single-core, a 22.4 percent advantage in R20 multi-core, 22.2 percent in R20 single-core, and 22.4 percent in both R23 multi-core and single-core. For users prioritizing multi-threaded rendering, video encoding, or compilation workloads, the i7’s four cores and eight threads provide a clear advantage. The data shows that even in single-core tests, the i7 outperforms the i3 despite the i3’s higher base and boost clocks. That suggests the i7’s larger L3 cache and higher TDP allowance (9 W versus 15 W, though the i7’s TDP is actually lower) or other architectural factors compensate for the raw clock speed deficit.

The Core i3-1115G4E’s wins are not in performance but in specific features. It supports LPDDR4X memory in addition to DDR4, which may matter for low-power mobile designs. It includes PCIe Gen 4 with 4 CPU lanes, a newer interconnect standard than the i7’s Gen 3. Its per-core L2 cache is much larger, which could benefit certain latency-sensitive single-thread workloads, though the benchmark data does not reflect that advantage. The i3 also has a higher base clock (2.20 GHz versus 1.00 GHz), which might translate to better responsiveness in lightly threaded, short-duration tasks outside the Cinebench suite, but no such measurements are recorded here.

The i7-1060G7 also holds an edge in average benchmark score: 1591 versus 1559. That 32-point difference places the i7 slightly ahead in the database’s overall ranking, though both sit at the 39th percentile. For users comparing raw Cinebench performance, the i7 is the clear pick. For users who need PCIe Gen 4, LPDDR4X support, or a larger L2 per core, the i3 has qualitative advantages that do not appear in the benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The i7-1060G7 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i3-1115G4E has 2 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks are 1.00 GHz for the i7 and 2.20 GHz for the i3. Boost clocks are 3.80 GHz and 3.90 GHz respectively. TDP is 9 W for the i7 and 15 W for the i3. The i7 uses Intel BGA 1440, while the i3 uses Intel BGA 1449. Architecture and codename are Ice Lake / Ice Lake-Y versus Tiger Lake / Tiger Lake-U. Process nodes are both 10 nm, but die sizes are 123 mm² for the i7 and 144 mm² for the i3.

L2 cache is 256 KB per core on the i7 versus 1.25 MB per core on the i3. L3 cache is 8 MB shared on the i7 versus 6 MB shared on the i3. L1 cache is the same at 80 KB per core. Memory support is DDR4 for the i7, while the i3 supports DDR4 and LPDDR4X. Memory bus is quad-channel for the i7 and dual-channel for the i3. PCIe is Gen 3 on the i7 and Gen 4 with 4 lanes (CPU only) on the i3. Integrated graphics are Iris Plus for the i7 and UHD Graphics G4 48EU for the i3.

Release dates differ by over a year: the i7 launched on 2019-07-31, while the i3 launched on 2020-09-01. The i3 has a launch MSRP of $285, while the i7 has no recorded launch MSRP. The i3 has a part number SRK12, while the i7 has none listed. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both are marked as Active in production status and both target the Mobile market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-1060G7 is ahead in all multi-core Cinebench tests. It scores 554 versus 452 in R15 multi-core (22.6 percent higher), 2310 versus 1887 in R20 multi-core (22.4 percent higher), and 5500 versus 4493 in R23 multi-core (22.4 percent higher).

Q: Does the Core i3-1115G4E win any benchmark?

A: No. In the recorded head-to-head data, the i7-1060G7 wins all six Cinebench tests. The i3 has zero wins in the comparison.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The i7-1060G7 averages 1591, while the i3-1115G4E averages 1559. Both CPUs sit at the 39th percentile of all processors in the database.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The i7-1060G7 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The i3-1115G4E has 2 cores and 4 threads. That gives the i7 twice the thread count.

Q: Which chip supports newer memory or PCIe standards?

A: The i3-1115G4E supports DDR4 and LPDDR4X, while the i7-1060G7 supports only DDR4. The i3 also has PCIe Gen 4 with 4 CPU lanes, while the i7 has PCIe Gen 3.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Core i3-1115G4E?

A: The launch MSRP is $285. The i7-1060G7 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.