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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-1180G7

2021

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Draws 9W instead of 65W, a 56W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (4 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while Core i7-5775C needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Core i7-5775C

2015

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,688 vs 7,788).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $366 MSRP, while Core i7-1180G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌622.2% higher power demand at 65W vs 9W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-1180G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-1180G7

2021

Core i7-5775C

2015

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Draws 9W instead of 65W, a 56W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (4 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while Core i7-5775C needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,688 vs 7,788).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $366 MSRP, while Core i7-1180G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌622.2% higher power demand at 65W vs 9W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-1180G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-1180G7 better than Core i7-5775C?

Yes. Core i7-1180G7 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.1% average FPS lead across 5 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.3% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-1180G7 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.1% more average FPS across 5 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-1180G7 is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 6 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-1180G7 is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i7-1180G7 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $366 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.1% average FPS lead across 5 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-5775C only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that is mostly used-market pricing on an obsolete 2015 platform. Even with 100.0% better value on paper (21.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a very cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on LGA1150.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-1180G7 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2015), 100% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 6 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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 i7-1180G7 Benchmark Check

Core i7-5775C Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1180G7	Core i7-5775C
1080p
low	169 FPS	167 FPS
medium	140 FPS	140 FPS
high	111 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	143 FPS
medium	120 FPS	118 FPS
high	95 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	65 FPS
medium	73 FPS	57 FPS
high	57 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core i7-1180G7 Open Core i7-5775C

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1180G7	Core i7-5775C
1080p
low	180 FPS	191 FPS
medium	147 FPS	166 FPS
high	133 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	157 FPS	164 FPS
medium	131 FPS	144 FPS
high	121 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	118 FPS	129 FPS
medium	100 FPS	117 FPS
high	87 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	73 FPS

Open Core i7-1180G7 Open Core i7-5775C

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1180G7	Core i7-5775C
1080p
low	195 FPS	192 FPS
medium	195 FPS	192 FPS
high	195 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	192 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	192 FPS
medium	195 FPS	192 FPS
high	195 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	192 FPS
4K
low	195 FPS	192 FPS
medium	195 FPS	192 FPS
high	195 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	192 FPS

Open Core i7-1180G7 Open Core i7-5775C

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1180G7	Core i7-5775C
1080p
low	195 FPS	192 FPS
medium	195 FPS	192 FPS
high	195 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	192 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	192 FPS
medium	195 FPS	192 FPS
high	195 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	192 FPS
4K
low	195 FPS	192 FPS
medium	195 FPS	192 FPS
high	195 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	192 FPS

Open Core i7-1180G7 Open Core i7-5775C

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1180G7 and Core i7-5775C

Core i7-1180G7

The Core i7-1180G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,788 points. Launch price was $426.

Core i7-5775C

The Core i7-5775C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,688 points. Launch price was $366.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-1180G7 and Core i7-5775C share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-1180G7 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-5775C — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-1180G7 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-1180G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i7-5775C uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1180G7 scores 7,788 against the Core i7-5775C's 7,688 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-1180G7. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1180G7 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-5775C.

Feature	Core i7-1180G7	Core i7-5775C
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+24%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	3.3 GHz+154%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+100%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	7,788+1%	7,688
Geekbench 6 Single	1,845	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1180G7 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-5775C uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-1180G7	Core i7-5775C
Socket	FCBGA1598	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4x-4267	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1180G7) / not specified (Core i7-5775C). The Core i7-1180G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Core i7-5775C requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1180G7 targets Premium Ultra-Thin Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-1180G7 rivals Ryzen 7 5800U.

Feature	Core i7-1180G7	Core i7-5775C
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics 96EU	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Premium Ultra-Thin Laptop	—