Intel Core i7-1185G7
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core i7-1185G7 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 13 laptops from $725, at an average price of $1199.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is 80% faster and its entry price is $100 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-1185G7 a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-1185G7 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 205 of 271 and delivers 15.8% 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 i7-1185G7 from?

Intel Core i7-1185G7 came out in 2020.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-1185G7?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 3 5300U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i7-1185G7 have?

The Intel Core i7-1185G7 has Intel Iris Xe Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-1185G7 cost?

It is currently fitted in 13 laptops from $725, at an average price of $1199.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is 80% faster and its entry price is $100 lower.

Specs

Model i7-1185G7
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Socket BGA 1449
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,8 GHz
Cores 4
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 8
Frequency 3 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Configurable TDP-down 12 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency 1,2 GHz
Cache type Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-up frequency 3 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 28 W

Performance summary

#205 of 271
Relative performance 15.8%
Laptops 13
Price from $725
Average price $1199

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 28.5% From $624 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From $999 AMD Ryzen 7 7735U 32.2% From $1000 Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 31.2% From $739 AMD Ryzen 5 220 29.7% From $935

Laptops with Intel Core i7-1185G7:

Sort by
Filter   Filter by features