Intel Core i7-1165G7
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core i7-1165G7 is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2020.

It is currently fitted in 25 laptops from $460, at an average price of $1316.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core 5 120U is 55% faster and its entry price is $20 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-1165G7 a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-1165G7 is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 206 of 271 and delivers 15.6% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the G7 mean in Intel processors?

The G7 marks Intel's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the Intel Core i7-1165G7 from?

Intel Core i7-1165G7 came out in 2020.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-1165G7?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 3 5300U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i7-1165G7 have?

The Intel Core i7-1165G7 has Intel Iris Xe Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-1165G7 cost?

It is currently fitted in 25 laptops from $460, at an average price of $1316.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core 5 120U is 55% faster and its entry price is $20 lower.

Specs

Model i7-1165G7
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Socket BGA 1449
System bus rate 4 GT/s
L3 cache 12 MB
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,7 GHz
Cores 4
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 8
Frequency 2,8 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Lithography 10 nm
Operating modes 64-bit
Bus type DMI2
Codename Tiger Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x4,2x2,1x2+2x1,4x1
Configurable TDP-down 12 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Configurable TDP-down frequency 1,2 GHz
Cache type Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-up frequency 2,8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 28 W

Performance summary

#206 of 271
Relative performance 15.6%
Laptops 25
Price from $460
Average price $1316

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core 5 120U 24.2% From $440 AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 24.6% From $565 AMD Ryzen 5 5625U 23.0% From $549 Intel Core i5-1335U 22.1% From $481 Intel Core i5-1334U 20.8% From $497

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