Intel Core i5-1035G7 vs Intel Core i7-8706G

Processor comparisons   18-01-2022
   Let's say you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i5-1035G7 vs Intel Core i7-8706G and see which is better for games or simple use for streaming, machine learning, programming, rendering, video editing. Here you can find all information from several benchmarks or real video editing and streaming tests. A thorough analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Gears 5, AIDA64, Furmark, VeraCrypt, SuperPi, PassMark, UserBenchmark, 7zip, MATLAB, RealBench, 3DMark, Prime95, GeekBench 6, 5.2, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Blender, Handbrake, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Dolphin Emulator, PCMark 10, WPrime, Blender.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Watch Dogs Legion
Cyberpunk 2077
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Borderlands 3
Grand Theft Auto V
Death Stranding
Fallout 76
Rainbow Six Siege
Valheim
Halo Infinite
Last Man Standing
Valorant
Apex Legends
DOOM: Eternal
Fortnite
Red Dead Redemption 2
Overwatch
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-8706G or Intel Core i5-1035G7.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i5-1035G7

52%

Core i7-8706G

52%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-1035G7

52%

Core i7-8706G

52%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a little game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Metro Exodus, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Monster Hunter World, League of Legends (LOL), Hitman 3, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Battlefield V, Half-Life: Alyx, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Ghostrunner, Forza Horizon 4, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, DOTA 2A, Horizon Zero Dawn, Control, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), NBA 2K20.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	92.5	92.2
Valorant	105.2	104.8
Cyberpunk 2077	58.9	58.7
Apex Legends	98.9	98.5
Call of Duty Warzone	78.9	78.6
Overwatch	85.2	84.9
Red Dead Redemption 2	72.6	72.3
DOOM Eternal	52.6	52.4
Warzone	82.0	81.7
Assassin's Creed	88.3	88.0
Valheim	87.3	87.0

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-1035G7

238%

Core i7-8706G

52%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i5-1035G7 is more energy efficient than the Core i7-8706G since it has less power consumption: 15W vs. 65W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video rendering or video editing, streaming, programming, machine learning, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum performance, the processor turns on all cores and threads that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i5-1035G7	Intel Core i7-8706G
Cinbench 15 Single-core	172	174
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	664	809
Cinbench 20 Single-core	434	388
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	1595	2002
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1092	1044
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	4430	4053

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-1035G7	Intel Core i7-8706G
Single-Core	2279	2544
Multi-Core	8416	8111

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-1035G7	Intel Core i7-8706G
Single-Core	1075	1030
Multi-Core	4454	4142

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i5-1035G7	Intel Core i7-8706G
Announcement date	November 07, 2019	March 07, 2018
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1526	BGA2270
Core name	Ice Lake	Kaby Lake G
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	10	8
Turbo Frequency	3.7 MHz	4.1 MHz
Frequency	1.2 MHz	3.1 MHz
Cores	4	4
Threads	8	8
Bus rate	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	10 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	4800 millions	3170 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	15 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733	DDR4-2400
Max. Memory	64 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	58.3 GB/s	37.5 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	6 MB	8 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-8706G is 61% better than Core i5-1035G7 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-1035G7 is better: 23
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-8706G is better: 8
Although it should be realized that all the figures in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should entirely trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the video tests and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i5-1035G7 and Intel Core i7-8706G before making a choice which of the processors to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i5-1035G7 - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-1035G7 specs and review.

Intel Core i7-8706G - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-8706G specs and review.