Core i5-1155G7 vs Core i7-1165G7

CPU

GPU

Core i5-1155G7

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2021

Core i7-1165G7

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1155G7

4 / 8

9,686

0.0%

9,863

+1.8%

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 i7-1165G7 is on rank 822, 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 i7-1165G7

#809

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1267%

#810

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1249%

#811

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1146%

#812

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1141%

#813

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1131%

#815

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1092%

#816

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1047%

#817

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1045%

#818

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1017%

#822

Core i7-1165G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#823

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#824

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

97%

#827

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

96%

#828

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

96%

#834

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#835

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#836

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-1165G7 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-1155G7 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-1155G7	Core i7-1165G7
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-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-1155G7	Core i7-1165G7
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 i7-1165G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1155G7 and Core i7-1165G7

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 i7-1165G7

The Core i7-1165G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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: 9,863 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-1155G7 and Core i7-1165G7 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-1155G7 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-1165G7 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1165G7 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Both are built on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture using a 10 nm SuperFin process. In PassMark, the Core i5-1155G7 scores 9,686 against the Core i7-1165G7's 9,863 — a 1.8% lead for the Core i7-1165G7. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1155G7 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1165G7.

Feature	Core i5-1155G7	Core i7-1165G7
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.7 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.8 GHz+12%
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-UP3 (2020−2021)
PassMark	9,686	9,863+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,809

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1449 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Core i5-1155G7	Core i7-1165G7
Socket	FCBGA1449	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-1155G7) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1165G7). The Core i7-1165G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Core i5-1155G7 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1165G7 targets Mainstream Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i7-1165G7 rivals Ryzen 7 5700U.