Intel Core i5-1030NG7 vs Intel Core i5-4670 Comparison

The Intel Core i5-4670 and Intel Core i5-1030NG7 are both quad-core Intel processors, but they target very different segments. The i5-4670 is a 2013 desktop part built on Haswell, while the i5-1030NG7 is a 2020 mobile part built on Ice Lake. Benchmark results show the i5-1030NG7 winning all six recorded Cinebench tests, though by narrow margins. The data indicates a consistent, modest performance advantage for the newer mobile chip, alongside a dramatic difference in power draw and platform features.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in the recorded benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-1030NG7 wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests. The margins range from 1.5% to 2.1%, with the largest leads appearing in five of the six tests.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: Both processors have 4 cores. The i5-4670 has 4 threads, while the i5-1030NG7 has 8 threads, giving the mobile chip twice as many threads as cores.

Q: What is the power draw difference?

A: The i5-4670 has a TDP of 84W, while the i5-1030NG7 has a TDP of 10W. This is a 74W gap and reflects the desktop versus mobile design targets.

Q: Which memory types are supported?

A: The i5-4670 supports DDR3 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The i5-1030NG7 supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: What are the manufacturing process differences?

A: The i5-4670 is built on a 22 nm process with 1,400 million transistors and a 177 mm² die. The i5-1030NG7 uses a 10 nm process with a 123 mm² die.

Q: Do the integrated graphics differ?

A: Yes. The i5-4670 has Intel HD 4600, while the i5-1030NG7 has Iris Plus (64EU).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The i5-4670 uses the Haswell architecture, while the i5-1030NG7 uses Ice Lake with the Sunny Cove-Y microarchitecture. This generational gap is visible in the process node: the i5-4670 is fabricated on a 22 nm process, while the i5-1030NG7 uses a 10 nm process. The die size also differs, with the i5-4670 at 177 mm² and the i5-1030NG7 at 123 mm². The transistor count for the i5-4670 is 1,400 million; the i5-1030NG7 has no recorded transistor count.

Cache layouts are similar in L2 and L3. Both have 256 KB of L2 per core and 6 MB of shared L3. The L1 cache differs: the i5-4670 has 64 KB per core, while the i5-1030NG7 has 80 KB per core.

Memory support is another major split. The i5-4670 uses DDR3, while the i5-1030NG7 uses DDR4 with a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The i5-1030NG7 also has a different socket, Intel BGA 1044, compared to the i5-4670's Intel Socket 1150.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The i5-4670 has Intel HD 4600, while the i5-1030NG7 has Iris Plus (64EU). The i5-1030NG7 is marked as end-of-life in the database, while the i5-4670 has no recorded production status.

Threading is a key architectural difference. The i5-4670 has 4 threads for its 4 cores, while the i5-1030NG7 has 8 threads for its 4 cores. This means the mobile chip can process twice as many threads concurrently, which contributes to its multi-core benchmark results.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-1030NG7 wins every recorded test. Across six Cinebench runs, it leads by margins between 1.5% and 2.1%. The largest single lead is 2.1%, which appears in five of the six tests. The smallest lead is 1.5% in Cinebench R15 single-core.

However, the context matters. The i5-4670 is a desktop processor with a TDP of 84W and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The i5-1030NG7 is a mobile processor with a TDP of 10W and a boost clock of 3.50 GHz. The mobile chip achieves its performance lead while drawing far less power, which is a significant engineering result.

For a desktop user who already has a Socket 1150 platform, the i5-4670 remains a viable quad-core option. For a mobile or low-power build, the i5-1030NG7 is the clear choice based on both performance and efficiency. The i5-1030NG7 also has the advantage of 8 threads, DDR4 memory support, and a newer 10 nm process.

The i5-4670 does have a higher boost clock (3.80 GHz vs 3.50 GHz) and a higher base clock (3.40 GHz vs 1100.00 MHz), but the benchmark results show that the i5-1030NG7 still comes out ahead in every test. The data suggests that the architectural improvements in Ice Lake outweigh the clock speed advantage of Haswell.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Threads: 4 (i5-4670) vs 8 (i5-1030NG7)
• Base clock: 3.40 GHz (i5-4670) vs 1100.00 MHz (i5-1030NG7)
• Boost clock: 3.80 GHz (i5-4670) vs 3.50 GHz (i5-1030NG7)
• TDP: 84W (i5-4670) vs 10W (i5-1030NG7)
• Socket: Intel Socket 1150 (i5-4670) vs Intel BGA 1044 (i5-1030NG7)
• Architecture: Haswell (i5-4670) vs Ice Lake (i5-1030NG7)
• Process node: 22 nm (i5-4670) vs 10 nm (i5-1030NG7)
• Transistors: 1,400 million (i5-4670) vs not recorded (i5-1030NG7)
• Die size: 177 mm² (i5-4670) vs 123 mm² (i5-1030NG7)
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core (i5-4670) vs 80 KB per core (i5-1030NG7)
• Memory support: DDR3 (i5-4670) vs DDR4 (i5-1030NG7)
• Memory bandwidth: not recorded (i5-4670) vs 51.2 GB/s (i5-1030NG7)
• Integrated graphics: Intel HD 4600 (i5-4670) vs Iris Plus (64EU) (i5-1030NG7)
• Market segment: Desktop (i5-4670) vs Mobile (i5-1030NG7)
• Production status: not recorded (i5-4670) vs End-of-life (i5-1030NG7)
• Release date: 2013-06-01 (i5-4670) vs 2020-03-17 (i5-1030NG7)
• Part number: SR14D (i5-4670) vs SRGM7 (i5-1030NG7)

Both processors share the same L2 cache size (256 KB per core), L3 cache size (6 MB shared), dual-channel memory bus, PCIe Gen 3 support, and lack of ECC memory support. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are consistent across all six Cinebench tests. The i5-1030NG7 wins every test, with the i5-4670 trailing by margins of 1.5% to 2.1%.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i5-4670 scores 469 and the i5-1030NG7 scores 479. The 10-point gap represents a 2.1% lead for the mobile chip. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the scores are 66 and 67, a 1-point gap and a 1.5% lead.

Cinebench R20 shows a similar pattern. In multi-core, the i5-4670 scores 1957 and the i5-1030NG7 scores 1998, a 41-point gap and a 2.1% lead. In single-core, the scores are 275 and 281, a 6-point gap and a 2.1% lead.

Cinebench R23 follows the same trend. In multi-core, the i5-4670 scores 4660 and the i5-1030NG7 scores 4759, a 99-point gap and a 2.1% lead. In single-core, the scores are 657 and 671, a 14-point gap and a 2.1% lead.

The consistency of the 2.1% margin across most tests suggests a systematic advantage for the i5-1030NG7 rather than a workload-specific effect. The only exception is R15 single-core, where the margin narrows to 1.5%.

The average benchmark score in the database reflects this: the i5-4670 has an average score of 1347, while the i5-1030NG7 has an average score of 1376. Both processors sit at the 36th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The nearest rivals for the i5-4670 include the Intel Core i5-7400T (average score 1348, 0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon W-2104 (1350, 0.2% behind), the Intel Core i5-4590T (1340, 0.5% ahead), and the Intel Xeon E3-1226 v3 (1357, 0.7% behind). The i5-1030NG7's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-4690 (1375, 0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i7-3740QM (1378, 0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 (1379, 0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U (1379, 0.2% behind).

Where Each One Wins

The i5-1030NG7 wins every recorded benchmark, so the performance category belongs entirely to it. The margins are small, but they are consistent across single-core and multi-core workloads. The 8-thread configuration and the newer Ice Lake architecture give it an edge that clock speed alone cannot overcome.

The i5-4670 does have advantages outside of raw benchmark scores. Its boost clock of 3.80 GHz is higher than the i5-1030NG7's 3.50 GHz, and its base clock of 3.40 GHz is dramatically higher than the 1100.00 MHz base clock of the mobile chip. For workloads that rely on sustained high clock speeds rather than burst performance, the i5-4670 may behave differently, though the recorded benchmarks do not show this.

The i5-4670 also uses the Intel Socket 1150 platform, which is a desktop socket. This means it can be paired with a wider range of desktop motherboards and cooling solutions. The i5-1030NG7 uses Intel BGA 1044, a mobile socket, which limits it to the laptop or mini-PC it ships in.

Power efficiency is a clear win for the i5-1030NG7. With a TDP of 10W versus 84W, the mobile chip draws a fraction of the power. This makes it suitable for low-power designs, while the i5-4670 requires substantial cooling.

Memory bandwidth is another win for the i5-1030NG7, which has a recorded 51.2 GB/s bandwidth with DDR4. The i5-4670's DDR3 bandwidth is not recorded in the database, but the memory type difference is clear.

Integrated graphics favor the i5-1030NG7 as well. The Iris Plus (64EU) is a more capable integrated solution than the Intel HD 4600, based on the feature set recorded in the database.

In summary, the i5-1030NG7 is the better performer in every recorded benchmark and offers superior power efficiency, memory bandwidth, and integrated graphics. The i5-4670 retains advantages in clock speeds and desktop platform compatibility, but the data shows the mobile chip as the faster processor overall.