Core i5-1155G7 vs Core i7-11390H

Core i5-1155G7

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2021

Core i7-11390H

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1155G7

4 / 8

9,686

0.0%

9,798

+1.2%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-1155G7 is positioned at rank 677 and the Core i7-11390H is on rank 840, so the Core i5-1155G7 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1155G7

#664

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

936%

#665

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

922%

#666

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

847%

#667

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

843%

#668

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

835%

#670

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

806%

#671

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

773%

#672

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

772%

#673

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

751%

#677

Core i5-1155G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#680

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11390H

#828

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1348%

#829

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1328%

#830

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1219%

#831

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1214%

#832

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1202%

#834

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1161%

#835

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1113%

#836

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1112%

#837

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1082%

#840

Core i7-11390H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#852

Pentium P6300

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#854

E-350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-11390H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-1155G7 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-1155G7	Core i7-11390H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-1155G7	Core i7-11390H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-1155G7 Benchmark Check

Core i7-11390H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1155G7 and Core i7-11390H

Core i5-1155G7

The Core i5-1155G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,686 points. Launch price was $309.

Core i7-11390H

The Core i7-11390H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,798 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-1155G7 and Core i7-11390H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-1155G7 versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-11390H — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-11390H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-1155G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i7-11390H uses Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core i5-1155G7 scores 9,686 against the Core i7-11390H's 9,798 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-11390H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1155G7 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-11390H.

Feature	Core i5-1155G7	Core i7-11390H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.9 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	10 nm SuperFin
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)	Tiger Lake-H35 (2021)
PassMark	9,686	9,798+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,948

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1449 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Core i5-1155G7	Core i7-11390H
Socket	FCBGA1449	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-1155G7) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11390H). The Core i7-11390H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Core i5-1155G7 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11390H targets Thin & Light Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11390H rivals Ryzen 7 5800U.

Feature	Core i5-1155G7	Core i7-11390H
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Iris Xe Graphics 96EU
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Thin & Light Gaming Laptop