Core i5-1155G7 vs Core i7-8750H

Core i5-1155G7

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2021

Core i7-8750H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1155G7

4 / 8

9,686

0.0%

9,769

+0.9%

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 i7-8750H is on rank 304, so the Core i7-8750H 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 i7-8750H

#292

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

450%

#293

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

444%

#294

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

407%

#295

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

406%

#296

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

402%

#298

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

388%

#299

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

372%

#300

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

372%

#301

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

362%

#304

Core i7-8750H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-1155G7 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-8750H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-1155G7	Core i7-8750H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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 (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-1155G7	Core i7-8750H
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 i7-8750H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1155G7 and Core i7-8750H

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 i7-8750H

The Core i7-8750H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,769 points. Launch price was $395.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1155G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-8750H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-8750H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-1155G7 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8750H — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-1155G7 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-1155G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i7-8750H uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1155G7 scores 9,686 against the Core i7-8750H's 9,769 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-8750H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1155G7 vs 9 MB on the Core i7-8750H.

Feature	Core i5-1155G7	Core i7-8750H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+10%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+14%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	9 MB+13%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	9,686	9,769

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1155G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-8750H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1155G7	Core i7-8750H
Socket	FCBGA1449	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-1155G7) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-8750H). The Core i7-8750H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i5-1155G7 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-8750H targets Mobile.