Core i5-1130G7
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Core i5-1130G7

Intel

PassMark

8,261

2 September 2020 (5 years ago)
15 Watt
Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)

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.

Overview

The Core i5-1130G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,261 points. Launch price was $149.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Core i5-1130G7 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low131 FPS
medium112 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra81 FPS
1440p
low113 FPS
medium98 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra75 FPS
4k
low88 FPS
medium80 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra52 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low59 FPS
medium54 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra44 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

1080p
low180 FPS
medium151 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra112 FPS
1440p
low166 FPS
medium139 FPS
high119 FPS
ultra96 FPS
4k
low115 FPS
medium101 FPS
high83 FPS
ultra58 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low207 FPS
medium207 FPS
high207 FPS
ultra207 FPS
1440p
low207 FPS
medium207 FPS
high207 FPS
ultra207 FPS
4k
low207 FPS
medium207 FPS
high207 FPS
ultra207 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low183 FPS
medium149 FPS
high121 FPS
ultra95 FPS
1440p
low149 FPS
medium117 FPS
high93 FPS
ultra72 FPS
4k
low70 FPS
medium59 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra37 FPS
Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid

1080p
low207 FPS
medium178 FPS
high135 FPS
ultra115 FPS
1440p
low207 FPS
medium138 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra95 FPS
4k
low164 FPS
medium103 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra67 FPS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

1080p
low166 FPS
medium146 FPS
high120 FPS
ultra106 FPS
1440p
low137 FPS
medium121 FPS
high95 FPS
ultra78 FPS
4k
low84 FPS
medium75 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra51 FPS
Rainbow Six Siege

Rainbow Six Siege

1080p
low207 FPS
medium207 FPS
high207 FPS
ultra196 FPS
1440p
low207 FPS
medium207 FPS
high200 FPS
ultra179 FPS
4k
low177 FPS
medium150 FPS
high126 FPS
ultra105 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p
low169 FPS
medium148 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra117 FPS
1440p
low117 FPS
medium105 FPS
high96 FPS
ultra82 FPS
4k
low87 FPS
medium80 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra59 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Core i5-1130G7 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Core i5-1130G7 is a 4-core / 8-thread processor based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm SuperFin process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4 GHz from a base frequency of 1.1 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 8 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1.25 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 96K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 8,261, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Aging generation product.

SpecificationCore i5-1130G7
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units4C / 8T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost4 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency1.1 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designTiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient10 nm SuperFin
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores8 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data1.25 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache96K (per core)
Bus SpeedData bus frequency2 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score8,261
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1130G7 fits into the FCBGA1598 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

SpecificationCore i5-1130G7
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorLaptop
SeriesProduct familyIntel Tiger Lake
SocketMotherboard socket requiredFCBGA1598
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Core i5-1130G7 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 15 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationCore i5-1130G7
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload15 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1427 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationCore i5-1130G7
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#1427
Release DateLaunch date2 September 2020 (5 years ago)
Release Year2020
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

8 specs

TypeLaptop
SeriesIntel Tiger Lake
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$149
ManufacturerIntel
Release Date2 September 2020 (5 years ago)
Architecture CodenameTiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)
Performance Ranking Position1427

Technical Specifications

13 specs

Cores4
Threads8
L1 Cache96K (per core)
L2 Cache1.25 MB (per core)
L3 Cache8 MB (total)
Bus Speed2 GT/s
Max Frequency4 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency1.1 GHz
Process Technology10 nm SuperFin
Max Core Temperature100 °C
Windows 11 Compatible+
Max Case Temperature (TCase)72 °C

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketFCBGA1598
PCIe GenerationPCIe 4.0
Power Consumption (TDP)15 Watt
Max Processors In Config1

Memory

3 specs

RAM TypesDDR4
Memory Channels2
Max Memory Capacity32 GB

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