Intel Core i5-1038NG7
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Core i5-1038NG7 Core Configuration
Processing cores and threading
The Intel Core i5-1038NG7 features 4 physical cores and 8 threads, which directly impacts multi-threaded performance in CPU benchmarks. More cores allow the processor to handle parallel workloads efficiently, improving performance in video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking scenarios. Thread count determines how many simultaneous tasks the CPU can process, with higher thread counts benefiting productivity applications and content creation workflows.
i5-1038NG7 Clock Speeds
Base and boost frequencies
Clock speed is a critical factor in Core i5-1038NG7 benchmark performance, measured in GHz. The base clock represents the guaranteed operating frequency, while the boost clock indicates maximum single-core performance under optimal conditions. Higher clock speeds translate to faster single-threaded performance, which is essential for gaming and applications that don't fully utilize multiple cores. The Core i5-1038NG7 by Intel can dynamically adjust its frequency based on workload and thermal headroom.
Intel's Core i5-1038NG7 Cache Hierarchy
L1, L2, L3 cache sizes
Cache memory is ultra-fast storage built directly into the i5-1038NG7 processor die. L1 cache provides the fastest access for frequently used data, while L2 and L3 caches offer progressively larger storage with slightly higher latency. Larger cache sizes significantly improve CPU benchmark scores by reducing memory access times. The Core i5-1038NG7's cache configuration is optimized for both gaming performance and productivity workloads, minimizing data fetch delays during intensive computations.
Ice Lake Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The Intel Core i5-1038NG7 is built on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process, which determines power efficiency and thermal characteristics. Smaller process nodes allow for more transistors in the same space, enabling higher performance per watt. The architecture defines how the processor handles instructions and manages data flow, directly impacting benchmark results across different workload types. Modern CPU architectures like the one in i5-1038NG7 incorporate advanced branch prediction and out-of-order execution for optimal performance.
Ice Lake Instruction Set Features
Supported CPU instructions and extensions
The Core i5-1038NG7 by Intel supports various instruction set extensions that enable optimized performance for specific workloads. SIMD instructions like SSE and AVX accelerate multimedia, scientific computing, and AI workloads by processing multiple data points simultaneously. Features like AES-NI provide hardware-accelerated encryption, while AVX-512 (if supported) enables advanced vector processing for data centers and high-performance computing. These instruction sets are critical for software compatibility and performance in modern applications.
i5-1038NG7 Power & Thermal
TDP and power specifications
The Intel Core i5-1038NG7 has a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 28W, indicating the cooling solution required for sustained operation. TDP affects both system power consumption and the type of cooler needed. Lower TDP processors are ideal for compact builds and laptops, while higher TDP chips typically offer better sustained performance in demanding CPU benchmarks. Understanding power requirements helps ensure your system can deliver consistent performance without thermal throttling.
Intel BGA 1344 Platform & Socket
Compatibility information
The Core i5-1038NG7 uses the Intel BGA 1344 socket, which determines motherboard compatibility. Choosing the right platform is essential for building a system around this processor. The socket type also influences available features like PCIe lanes, memory support, and upgrade paths. When comparing CPU benchmarks, ensure you're looking at processors compatible with your existing or planned motherboard to make informed purchasing decisions.
Intel BGA 1344 Memory Support
RAM compatibility and speeds
Memory support specifications for the i5-1038NG7 define which RAM types and speeds are compatible. Faster memory can significantly improve CPU benchmark performance, especially in memory-intensive applications and gaming. The memory controller integrated into the Core i5-1038NG7 determines maximum supported speeds and channels. Dual-channel or quad-channel memory configurations can double or quadruple memory bandwidth, providing noticeable performance gains in content creation and scientific workloads.
Intel's Core i5-1038NG7 Integrated Graphics
Built-in GPU specifications
The Intel Core i5-1038NG7 includes integrated graphics, eliminating the need for a dedicated GPU in basic computing scenarios. Integrated graphics are ideal for office productivity, video playback, and light gaming. While not designed for demanding GPU benchmarks, the iGPU in the i5-1038NG7 provides hardware video encoding and decoding capabilities. This makes the processor suitable for compact builds, HTPCs, and systems where power efficiency is prioritized over gaming performance.
Core i5-1038NG7 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The Intel Core i5-1038NG7 is manufactured by Intel and represents their commitment to delivering competitive CPU performance. Understanding the release date and pricing helps contextualize benchmark comparisons with other processors from the same generation. Launch pricing provides a baseline for evaluating value, though street prices often differ. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading, the Core i5-1038NG7 by Intel offers a specific balance of performance, features, and cost within Intel's product lineup.
Core i5-1038NG7 Benchmark Scores
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Cinebench R15 multi-core renders a complex 3D scene using all CPU threads simultaneously. This test reveals how Intel Core i5-1038NG7 performs in parallel rendering workloads.
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Cinebench R15 single-core measures the speed of one CPU thread rendering 3D geometry. This score indicates how Intel Core i5-1038NG7 handles tasks that can't be parallelized.
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Cinebench R20 multi-core uses a scene requiring 4x more computational power than R15. This test better reflects modern CPU capabilities for professional rendering on Intel Core i5-1038NG7. The more demanding workload provides better differentiation between current-generation processors. Content creators and 3D artists use this benchmark to estimate real-world render performance.
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Cinebench R20 single-core tests one thread against a more demanding scene than R15. This reveals the true single-thread rendering capability of Intel Core i5-1038NG7. The increased complexity provides more accurate performance differentiation between modern CPUs. Single-thread performance remains critical for gaming and applications with serial bottlenecks.
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Cinebench R23 multi-core is the current standard for CPU rendering benchmarks with a 10-minute minimum runtime. This extended test reveals sustained performance of Intel Core i5-1038NG7 after thermal limits kick in. The longer duration exposes cooling limitations that shorter benchmarks miss. Professional users rely on R23 scores to predict real-world rendering performance under sustained workloads.
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Cinebench R23 single-core measures sustained single-thread performance over 10 minutes. This reveals how Intel Core i5-1038NG7 maintains boost clocks under continuous load. The extended runtime shows whether thermal throttling affects single-core performance. This score is particularly important for understanding real-world responsiveness beyond initial boost behavior.
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About Intel Core i5-1038NG7
The Intel Core i5-1038NG7 is an end-of-life mobile processor built on Intel’s 10 nm Ice Lake architecture. It is a 4-core, 8-thread part with a 2000.00 MHz base clock and a 3.80 GHz boost clock, a 28 W TDP, and Iris Plus integrated graphics. The part targets the Intel BGA 1344 socket and uses a dual-channel DDR4 memory interface with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Its aggregate benchmark score is 2175, placing it at the 49th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Nearest-rival data shows it exactly matches the Intel Core i3-1315UE and AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE, trails the Intel Core i5-9500T by 0.1%, and trails the Intel Core i7-1185GRE by 0.3%.
Benchmark Performance
The Cinebench results give a consistent picture of a mid-range mobile part. In Cinebench R15, the processor scores 757 multi-core and 106 single-core. In R20, it scores 3158 multi-core and 445 single-core. In R23, it scores 7521 multi-core and 1061 single-core. The multi-core figures are far above the single-core figures, which is expected from a 4-core, 8-thread design with a 2000.00 MHz base and 3.80 GHz boost.
The average benchmark score of 2175 places this processor at the 49th percentile across all CPUs captured in the database. That is a near-midfield result rather than a standout one. The nearest-rival data reinforces that position with unusually tight margins. The Intel Core i3-1315UE has the same 2175 average and a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE also has a 2175 average and a 0% delta. The Intel Core i5-9500T averages 2177, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i7-1185GRE averages 2181, which is 0.3% higher. No nearest rival is more than 0.3% away from the i5-1038NG7, so the database treats all of these parts as essentially equal in aggregate performance.
The individual Cinebench scores are more informative than the aggregate alone. In R23, the multi-core score of 7521 is several times the single-core score of 1061, and the same pattern appears in R20, where 3158 multi-core stands against 445 single-core. These numbers indicate that the processor is suited to workloads that can use multiple threads, while single-thread performance remains modest.
Platform and Compatibility
The i5-1038NG7 is built on the Ice Lake architecture with the Ice Lake-U codename and Sunny Cove-U core generation. Intel is the foundry, and the process node is 10 nm. The die measures 123 mm². The exact part number is SRG0V. It uses the Intel BGA 1344 socket, meaning the processor is mounted to the board rather than installed in a user-accessible socket. The release date is 2020-05-03, and production status is end-of-life.
The core layout consists of 4 physical cores and 8 threads. Cache is divided into 80 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 6 MB L3. Memory support is DDR4, run through a dual-channel bus at 51.2 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3. The integrated graphics solution is Iris Plus. The multiplier is not unlocked, so the processor is not intended for overclocking. The market segment is Mobile.
For upgrade considerations, the BGA 1344 package creates a fixed platform relationship. The processor is not a socketed desktop part, so its upgrade path is tied to the original board. The end-of-life status reinforces that this is a platform with a limited availability horizon. The memory and PCIe standards, DDR4 and Gen 3, reflect the design constraints of the platform.
Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior
The Cinebench split is clear. Single-core results are 106 in R15, 445 in R20, and 1061 in R23. Multi-core results are 757 in R15, 3158 in R20, and 7521 in R23. The multi-core figures are substantially higher than the single-core figures, reflecting the 8 threads available to the operating system.
In single-threaded workloads, the processor’s 3.80 GHz boost clock is the primary enabler. Office documents, web pages, and lightly threaded applications rely on this behavior, and the R23 single-core score of 1061 provides moderate headroom for those tasks. In multi-threaded workloads, the 8 threads can keep more execution units busy, and the R23 multi-core score of 7521 shows a meaningful uplift. The dual-channel DDR4 interface with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth supplies data to those threads, which is relevant for memory-sensitive tasks.
This pattern means users should not expect the single-core score to carry heavy multi-threaded work, nor should they expect the multi-core score to compensate for a low single-thread result. The data shows a mobile CPU designed to balance both sides, with the multi-thread side stronger in absolute terms.
How It Compares
Intel Core i3-1315UE: The i3-1315UE has the same average benchmark score of 2175, and the deltaPct is exactly 0. The i5-1038NG7 is therefore indistinguishable from this rival in aggregate performance. This is a useful reference point in the database’s aggregate metric.
AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE: This rival also records a 2175 average and a 0% delta. The data shows no aggregate winner. The equal average score places the i5-1038NG7 and the Ryzen 5 3400GE in the same performance cluster.
Intel Core i5-9500T: The i5-9500T averages 2177, with a delta of -0.1. That translates to a 0.1% deficit for the i5-1038NG7. Such a small gap does not establish the rival as a clear winner in the data.
Intel Core i7-1185GRE: The i7-1185GRE averages 2181, with a delta of -0.3. The i5-1038NG7 is 0.3% behind. This is the largest gap among the nearest rivals, but it is still a fractional margin, and the two parts occupy the same overall performance tier.
Who Should Consider It
For office and general productivity, the i5-1038NG7 is adequate. The R20 single-core score of 445 and multi-core score of 3158 show enough throughput for document editing, spreadsheet work, and communication tools. The 4-core/8-thread layout is well matched to light multitasking, and the 28 W TDP fits into mobile systems.
For content creation, the R23 multi-core score of 7521 supports occasional rendering and video export. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is useful when the CPU and Iris Plus graphics process image and video data. However, the 49th percentile ranking means many CPUs in the database are faster, so this is not a high-end creation processor.
For gaming, the integrated Iris Plus graphics is the only GPU on the package. The CPU’s single-core R23 score of 1061 can handle game logic, but the overall performance envelope is mobile-class. A discrete GPU would be required for demanding graphics, and the CPU scores alone do not define gaming results. Users should treat this as a processor for mainstream mobile workloads rather than desktop-class gaming or rendering.
FAQ
Q: What socket does the Intel Core i5-1038NG7 use?
A: It uses the Intel BGA 1344 socket.
Q: Does the processor support ECC memory?
A: No. ECC support is false, and the memory interface is dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.
Q: What is the core and thread configuration?
A: It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a 2000.00 MHz base clock and a 3.80 GHz boost clock.
Q: Is the multiplier unlocked for overclocking?
A: No. The multiplierUnlocked flag is false.
Q: When was it released, and what is its production status?
A: It was released on 2020-05-03 and is currently end-of-life.
Q: What is the launch MSRP?
A: The launch MSRP is $320.
Power and Thermals
The TDP is 28 W, a mobile-class figure. This is the thermal design point that the cooling solution must handle. A 28 W TDP indicates a modest cooling requirement for a mobile platform. The 2000.00 MHz base clock and 3.80 GHz boost clock define the performance states, while the 10 nm process and 4-core/8-thread design keep the thermal load within that mobile-class envelope.
The integrated Iris Plus graphics is part of the same package and shares the thermal budget. Because the socket is Intel BGA 1344, the cooling solution is tied to the original system design rather than a user-replaceable cooler. The end-of-life status means thermal solutions are constrained to existing board layouts. Overall, the data implies a modest cooling tier consistent with a compact mobile system rather than a high-power desktop build.
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