CPU
GPU
Core i7-1185G7
Core i5-10500T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Core i7-1185G7 is positioned at rank #816 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1185G7
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1185G7 | Core i5-10500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1185G7 | Core i5-10500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1185G7 and Core i5-10500T
Core i7-1185G7
The Core i7-1185G7 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 10,033 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-10500T
The Core i5-10500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,140 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1185G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-10500T offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-10500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1185G7 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-10500T — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1185G7 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-1185G7 is built on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-1185G7 scores 10,033 against the Core i5-10500T's 10,140 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-10500T. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1185G7 vs 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-10500T.
| Feature | Core i7-1185G7 | Core i5-10500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+26% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+30% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) | — |
| PassMark | 10,033 | 10,140+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,200 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1185G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-10500T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-1185G7 | Core i5-10500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1449 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4x-4267 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-1185G7) / not specified (Core i5-10500T). The Core i7-1185G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics G7), while the Core i5-10500T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1185G7 targets Thin & Light Laptop.
| Feature | Core i7-1185G7 | Core i5-10500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Thin & Light Laptop | — |
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